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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However, replacing 2/3 of your outfield in one offseason can be troublesome at times.
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Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
That’s how troublesome Miami’s arsenal of weaponry has become.
—Omar Kelly
updated October 31, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
After their heroic effort in Game 3 – six relievers held the Blue Jays scoreless for the final 11 innings of the 18-inning marathon – the Dodgers’ bullpen went back to their troublesome ways.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
As Korea's economy becomes more global and its companies become global leaders beyond their exports, differences in economic policy could become more troublesome to the bilateral relationship.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
That’s how troublesome Miami’s arsenal of weaponry has become.
—Omar Kelly
updated October 31, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
After their heroic effort in Game 3 – six relievers held the Blue Jays scoreless for the final 11 innings of the 18-inning marathon – the Dodgers’ bullpen went back to their troublesome ways.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
As Korea's economy becomes more global and its companies become global leaders beyond their exports, differences in economic policy could become more troublesome to the bilateral relationship.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Troublesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/troublesome. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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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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