Synonyms for

Troublesome

Verb / ˈtrʌbʌlsʌm / Another word for troublesome — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

causing difficulty or annoyance

Synonyms & similar words

annoying difficult disruptive disturbing irritating obnoxious offensive problematic troubling unruly vexing worrying unmanageable intractable uncooperative recalcitrant stubborn headstrong willful contrary

Synonyms by register

Formal

onerous vexatious burdensome problematic

Informal

a pain a hassle sticky tricky

Literary

vexing perilous

Antonyms

easy simple convenient straightforward manageable peaceful

Common collocations

  • a troublesome issue
  • troublesome behavior
  • troublesome weeds
  • troublesome child
  • troublesome task
  • troublesome habit
  • troublesome side effect

Word family

noun trouble
adjective troublesome
adverb troublingly

Usage note

This word describes something that causes difficulty or annoyance. It is generally neutral in register but can sometimes imply a degree of exasperation.

Example sentences

  1. The troublesome math problem took a long time to solve.
  2. The troublesome child wouldn't sit still in class.
  3. The troublesome rain caused flooding in the streets.
  4. The troublesome neighbor always played loud music late at night.
  5. The troublesome computer virus caused a lot of problems for the company.

Quotes

  • The most troublesome thing about life is the illusion of it.
  • The only trouble with the otherwise honorable nightcap is that it has a troublesome tendency to turn into two or three.
  • A little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but a lot of ignorance is even more troublesome.

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