What does troublesome mean?
Troublesome means Causing trouble or anxiety..
Troublesome
/ˈtɹʌbəlsəm/ · adjective
Meaning
Causing trouble or anxiety..
Example Sentences
The computer has been very troublesome for me. It never works when I need to use it.
As was the case with the "Merchant Navy" locomotives, some of these features have proved troublesome, and this in turn at times has reflected on performance as well as on maintenance.
The problem is that the likes of Shapps and his boss Boris Johnson are eager for a fight with the unions. They are being deliberately provocative, so they can portray railway workers as 'troublesome trots'.
Synonyms for troublesome
Antonyms for troublesome
Related Words
Word Forms
- more troublesome
- most troublesome
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for troublesome?
Common synonyms include vexatious, burdensome, wearisome, hard.
What is the opposite of troublesome?
Possible antonyms include untroublesome, nontroublesome.
How do you use troublesome in a sentence?
The computer has been very troublesome for me. It never works when I need to use it.
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