Troublesome — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈtrə-bəl-səm/ trou·ble·some

Meaning & Definition of Troublesome

Troublesome (adjective)

  1. difficult, burdensome
  2. giving trouble or anxiety, vexatious

Troublesome (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. causing worry or anxiety

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

    similar: discomforting, discomposing, disquieting, distressing, disturbing, nagging, nasty, perturbing, troubling, troublous, unsettling, upsetting, worrisome
    related: daunting, demoralizing, discomfiting, disconcerting, discouraging, disheartening, dismaying, dispiriting, chilling, frightening, scary, harassing, persecutive, persecutory, alarming, dire, direful, dread, dreadful, fearful, fearsome, forbidding, formidable, frightful, ghastly, hair-raising, horrendous, horrible, horrifying, intimidating, shocking, terrible, terrifying
    opposite: reassuring
    near: calming, quieting, settling, soothing, comforting, consoling, dreamy, inviting, lulling, narcotic, pacifying, relaxing, sedative, tranquilizing

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Troublesome

The most common words with a similar meaning to Troublesome:

discomforting, discomposing, disquieting, distressing, disturbing, nagging, nasty, perturbing, troubling, troublous, unsettling, upsetting, worrisome

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Troublesome

Words with the opposite meaning of Troublesome:

reassuring

Related Words for Troublesome

daunting, demoralizing, discomfiting, disconcerting, discouraging, disheartening, dismaying, dispiriting, chilling, frightening, scary, harassing, persecutive, persecutory, alarming, dire, direful, dread, dreadful, fearful, fearsome, forbidding, formidable, frightful, ghastly, hair-raising, horrendous, horrible, horrifying, intimidating

Near Antonyms of Troublesome

calming, quieting, settling, soothing, comforting, consoling, dreamy, inviting, lulling, narcotic, pacifying, relaxing, sedative, tranquilizing

Word Forms of Troublesome

Derived words: troublesomely (adverb), troublesomeness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Troublesome

First known use: 1542

Frequently Asked Questions about Troublesome

What does "Troublesome" mean?

"Troublesome" means difficult, burdensome. As an adjective, it is defined as: difficult, burdensome.

What is another word for "Troublesome"?

Other words for "Troublesome" include discomforting, discomposing, disquieting, distressing, disturbing, nagging, nasty and perturbing. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Troublesome" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Troublesome"?

There are 46 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Troublesome". Common alternatives include discomforting, discomposing, disquieting, distressing, disturbing, nagging, nasty, perturbing, troubling and troublous.

What is the opposite of "Troublesome"?

Antonyms of "Troublesome" include reassuring. Near antonyms include calming, quieting, settling and soothing.

How do you use "Troublesome" in a sentence?

Examples of "Troublesome" in a sentence: "the troublesome news that there will be more cuts in the school budget".

Is "Troublesome" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Troublesome" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Troublesome"?

"Troublesome" is pronounced /ˈtrə-bəl-səm/ and divided into syllables as trou·ble·some.

What is the origin of the word "Troublesome"?

First known use: 1542.