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
At times, Lynch would surrender walks, which led to him getting into troublesome situations.
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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
Food waste is heavy and troublesome for landfills but can be beneficially composted.
—Mike Ryan, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
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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
Food waste is heavy and troublesome for landfills but can be beneficially composted.
—Mike Ryan, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for troublesome
Recent Examples of Synonyms for troublesome
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There’s something disturbing about watching these already commonplace delusions about ChatGPT — Your particular version has a soul!—
Vulture,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
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But as dubious therapies and unsettling postcolonial rituals blur the line between wellness and manipulation, Alexa begins uncovering the disturbing forces hidden beneath the retreat’s seductive façade.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Tensions mount, especially when Matt reenters the picture, and Max Fabian’s fight choreography creates some unsettling moments.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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And that is not even touching on all the unsettling racial humor that came with having Shane Gillis and Tony Hinchliffe — two comedians who have actually faced backlash for hate speech — on the dais for the roast of a Black entertainer.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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In Texas, advocates for transgender rights said the settlement with Texas Children’s sets a troubling precedent.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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The deficit is already on a troubling path this year.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Drain Mats Kitchen sinks may be dirty, but your drain mat is downright nasty.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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But facing the Jaguars after the Chiefs and before the Rams is nasty business.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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Eidinger is perfect for the role, and his escalating temper tantrums — almost camp at first, with delicious echoes of Christoph Waltz’s Hans Landa — become frightening in their intensity.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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But at Medley Club, residents never lost power during the entire frightening ordeal.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Troublesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troublesome. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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