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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Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
The Detroit Tigers are facing injuries to two players after a troublesome five innings in Tuesday night’s 5-2 loss in Atlanta.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Food waste is heavy and troublesome for landfills but can be beneficially composted.
—Mike Ryan, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
And rabbits can be among the most troublesome in this way.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Troublesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/troublesome. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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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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