troublesome
adjective
trou·ble·some
ˈtrə-bəl-səm 
1
: difficult, burdensome
a troublesome neighbor
troublesomely
adverb
troublesomeness
noun
Examples of troublesome in a Sentence
the troublesome news that there will be more cuts in the school budget
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Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 26 Jan. 2026
Cadden said cuts to higher education in research funding are also troublesome.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
The South of France is where the romantic hotel category hits its stride, so to choose just one is a troublesome feat.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
Revered writers have also regularly tried their hand at another troublesome milestone, the Hollywood Novel.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Troublesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/troublesome. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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troublesome
adjective
trou·ble·some
ˈtrəb-əl-səm
1
: requiring or involving continued or tiring effort, attention, or study : difficult, burdensome
a troublesome task
2
: giving trouble or anxiety
troublesome news
troublesomely
adverb
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