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Causing difficulty or annoyance
“Droves of cattle are, however, apt to be troublesome to the owners and tenants of the grounds through or near which they pass.”
Rebellious or recalcitrant in behavior
“Parents may find that a troublesome teenager becomes unmanageable.”
Complicated, difficult to navigate or comprehend
“Travis found himself in a troublesome position and pondered his next move.”
Inexpedient, tending to cause inconvenience
“This is a troublesome time to be an investor.”
Destructive, antagonistic or unhelpful in nature
“Unfortunately, these officials keep making baseless, meddlesome and troublesome remarks against their neighbors.”
Tending to cause irritation, annoyance or anger
“The owner is rude and degrading, and you can tell the wife is aware of his troublesome behavior, yet does nothing to stop it.”
Requiring tact or careful handling
“You are going to be challenged for your wisdom and cleverness in a tricky and troublesome situation at your workplace.”
Awkward because of size or shape
“It was an oddly shaped bag that was troublesome to carry.”
Causing distress, sadness or anxiety
Unwilling to help others or do what they ask
Affected with, or causing, physical discomfort or pain
Likely to lead to an adverse or bad outcome
(of a person) Making others work hard or meet high standards
(of an action or statement) Causing or intended to cause harm or trouble
Characteristic of a brat or spoiled child
Inclined or having a tendency to meddle or interfere in other people's business
Causing hinderance or setback
Tending to cause disharmony among a group
(British, dated) Troublesome or unreasonable in nature
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