adj Uncommon

troubling

Troubling (adj) means causing worry, distress, or unease. Example: “The report contained some troubling statistics about youth unemployment.”

adj

Causing worry, distress, or unease.

"The report contained some troubling statistics about youth unemployment."

"It's troubling that no one noticed the error sooner."

How to use troubling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that makes you feel uneasy or concerned, often because it hints at a bigger problem.

Common pairings

troubling trend troubling news deeply troubling

Word forms

more troubling comparative, troublings plural, most troubling superlative

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Rhymes for troubling

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Frequently asked questions

What does “troubling” mean?

The word “troubling” means causing worry, distress, or unease. In plain terms, something that makes you feel uneasy or concerned, often because it hints at a bigger problem.

How do you use “troubling” in a sentence?

Here is “troubling” used in a sentence: “The report contained some troubling statistics about youth unemployment.”

What part of speech is “troubling”?

“Troubling” is an adjective.

Is “troubling” a common word?

“Troubling” is an uncommon word in modern English.