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

To strengthen the troublesome solar cell interface, the NIMTE research team inserted an ultra-thin indium chloride intermediate layer that undergoes a localized reaction upon heating. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Astronomers were left with the troublesome task of pairing up two weird objects, smushing them together and hoping to get Lucifer as a result. — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Ali and Ribeiro’s involvement this season make Chmerkovskiy’s current controversy even more troublesome, as he was suspended from this week’s episode for the remark. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2026

This roster’s lack of depth is troublesome, but if everyone who is playing now continues to contribute, remains healthy, grows and develops, this team will eventually find a way to win games. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026