Synonyms of troublesome

troublesome

adjective

ˈtrə-bəl-səm 

as in disturbing

causing worry or anxiety

the troublesome news that there will be more cuts in the school budget

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disturbing
• unsettling
• troubling
• nasty
• frightening
• upsetting
• scary
• worrisome
• distressing
• nagging
• disquieting
• discomforting
• terrible
• perturbing
• troublous
• horrible
• shocking
• terrifying
• discouraging
• daunting
• dire
• discomposing
• disconcerting
• dismaying
• direful
• dreadful
• demoralizing
• disheartening
• alarming
• fearful
• dispiriting
• dread
• formidable
• discomfiting
• chilling
• horrifying
• forbidding
• ghastly
• fearsome
• frightful
• intimidating
• horrendous
• persecutory
• harassing
• persecutive
• hair-raising

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reassuring
• settling
• soothing
• calming
• narcotic
• dreamy
• relaxing
• comforting
• sedative
• quieting
• inviting
• tranquilizing
• consoling
• pacifying
• lulling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of troublesome

The defending champion comes into this week's race with a 10-place grid penalty after McLaren switched out a troublesome electrical part on his car. — ABC News, 17 July 2026

Restroom facilities on Dragon, like with almost every other human spacecraft since the beginning of time, were proving troublesome. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026

The comments on Harris’ video filled up with sympathetic fans and supporters, many who had their own stories of troublesome relationships to share. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

On the other hand, Ohtani missed his last start for treatment of a troublesome left knee, and neither Snell nor Glasnow has pitched since May. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026