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单词 troublesome
释义

troublesome

adjective

trou·​ble·​some ˈtrə-bəl-səm How to pronounce troublesome (audio)
1
: difficult, burdensome
2
: giving trouble or anxiety : vexatious
troublesome news
troublesomely adverb
troublesomeness noun

Synonyms

  • discomforting
  • discomposing
  • disquieting
  • distressing
  • disturbing
  • nagging
  • nasty
  • perturbing
  • troubling
  • troublous
  • unsettling
  • upsetting
  • worrisome
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Example Sentences

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

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

troublesome

adjective

trou·​ble·​some ˈtrə-bəl-səm How to pronounce troublesome (audio)
1
: giving distress or anxiety
troublesome news
2
: difficult to deal with
a troublesome child

troublesome

adjective

as in disturbing
causing worry or anxiety the troublesome news that there will be more cuts in the school budget

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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