troublesome
TRUH-buhl-suhm
Troublesome (adj) means causing repeated difficulty, worry, or annoyance. Example: “The troublesome printer jammed again halfway through the report.”
adj
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Causing repeated difficulty, worry, or annoyance.
"The troublesome printer jammed again halfway through the report."
"A troublesome cough kept her up most of the night."
How to use troublesome
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishProne to causing bother or difficulty, whether it's a person, object, or problem.
Common pairings
troublesome neighbor
troublesome issue
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more troublesome
- Superlative
- most troublesome
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Etymology
Built from trouble plus the suffix -some, which turns a noun into an adjective meaning "tending to cause" that thing.
Synonyms
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untroublesome
nontroublesome
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Rhymes for troublesome
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What does “troublesome” mean?
The word “troublesome” means causing repeated difficulty, worry, or annoyance. In plain terms, prone to causing bother or difficulty, whether it's a person, object, or problem.
How do you pronounce “troublesome”?
“Troublesome” is pronounced TRUH-buhl-suhm (/ˈtɹʌbəlsəm/ in IPA).
How do you use “troublesome” in a sentence?
Here is “troublesome” used in a sentence: “The troublesome printer jammed again halfway through the report.”
What is the opposite of “troublesome”?
The opposite of “troublesome” — its antonyms — are untroublesome and nontroublesome.
What part of speech is “troublesome”?
“Troublesome” is an adjective.
Is “troublesome” a common word?
“Troublesome” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
