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Comparative for 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.”
Comparative for rebellious or recalcitrant in behavior
“Parents may find that a troublesome teenager becomes unmanageable.”
Comparative for complicated, difficult to navigate or comprehend
“Travis found himself in a troublesome position and pondered his next move.”
Comparative for inexpedient, tending to cause inconvenience
“This is a troublesome time to be an investor.”
Comparative for destructive, antagonistic or unhelpful in nature
“Unfortunately, these officials keep making baseless, meddlesome and troublesome remarks against their neighbors.”
Comparative for 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.”
Comparative for 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.”
Comparative for awkward because of size or shape
“It was an oddly shaped bag that was troublesome to carry.”
Comparative for causing distress, sadness or anxiety
Comparative for unwilling to help others or do what they ask
Comparative for affected with, or causing, physical discomfort or pain
Comparative for stubborn, or inclined to do the opposite of what is expected or demanded
(of a person) Comparative for making others work hard or meet high standards
(of an action or statement) Comparative for causing or intended to cause harm or trouble
Comparative for belligerent or troublesome in nature
Comparative for persistent in one's demands, often annoyingly so
Comparative for characteristic of a brat or spoiled child
Comparative for inclined or having a tendency to meddle or interfere in other people's business
Comparative for causing hinderance or setback
Comparative for tending to cause disharmony among a group
(British, dated) Comparative for troublesome or unreasonable in nature
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