as in disturbing
causing worry or anxiety
the troublesome news that there will be more cuts in the school budget
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Recent Examples of troublesome
Disarming Hamas has proven troublesome for international partners.
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026
At times, Lynch would surrender walks, which led to him getting into troublesome situations.
—Jaylon Thompson
may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Giants officials were hoping to see more progress with what otherwise portends to be a troublesome issue against major-league pitching.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 5 May 2026
Negative campaigning is nothing new, but Conway’s latest tactics are particularly troublesome.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026
At times, Lynch would surrender walks, which led to him getting into troublesome situations.
—Jaylon Thompson
may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Giants officials were hoping to see more progress with what otherwise portends to be a troublesome issue against major-league pitching.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 5 May 2026
Negative campaigning is nothing new, but Conway’s latest tactics are particularly troublesome.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for troublesome
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OpenAI had previously flagged her ChatGPT conversations as having a disturbing fascination with extreme violence, and suspended her account, but reportedly the company did not notify law enforcement.—
Anat Lior,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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In an hour-and-a-half interview with the New York Times Popcast that dropped on Thursday, Rodrigo staunchly defended the dress and called the criticism disturbing.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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This unsettling event haunted Stephen for decades, driving him to collaborate with filmmakers Cynthia Hill and Christine Delp in a search for answers.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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When an unsettling piece of evidence is revealed, Tara and her crew investigate the disturbing circumstances surrounding the case and attempt to uncover the truth about her brother’s disappearance.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The underlying numbers are just as troubling.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The twin offensives are targeting Hamas and Hezbollah respectively, though critics argue that the operations are motivated at least in part by domestic politics — Israel is due to hold elections by October — and are amplifying troubling humanitarian situations in Gaza and Lebanon.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Flu season may be mostly behind us, but a nasty, highly contagious stomach bug is rising.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Rhaenyra is suddenly dealing with internal criticism, possible rebellions, subjects spray-painting nasty stuff on the walls and self-doubt.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The Boroughs is not a frightening show, monster snack-time portrayals notwithstanding.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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The father of two and community activist said the encounters can range from embarrassing and annoying to downright frightening.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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“Troublesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troublesome. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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