Synonyms for
Troubling
Definition
causing worry, distress, or annoyance
Synonyms & similar words
disturb
perturbing
inconvenience
bother
unhinge
putout
discommode
troubleoneself
distressful
distressing
ail
incommode
disquiet
worrying
disorder
cark
worrisome
pain
distract
disturbing
perturb
trouble
upset
disoblige
inconvenienceoneself
disturbing
upsetting
concerning
alarming
disconcerting
unsettling
worrying
bothersome
annoying
irritating
disquieting
agitating
perturbing
troublesome
trying
distressing
disturbing
discomfiting
painful
unpleasant
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- troubling news
- troubling trend
- troubling questions
- troubling signs
- troubling behavior
- troubling thoughts
- deeply troubling
Word family
Usage note
While 'troubling' often implies a significant level of concern, it can also be used for minor annoyances. It is generally more formal than 'worrying'.
Example sentences
- The noise from the construction site was very troubling.
- The troubling behavior of the dog made the owner concerned.
- The troubling thought of forgetting her homework made her anxious.
- The troubling news of the storm made the residents evacuate their homes.
- The troubling image from the movie made her close her eyes.
Quotes
We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily differences we can make which, over time, add up to big differences that we often cannot foresee. - Marian Wright Edelman
It is not what we get. But who we become, what we contribute... that gives meaning to our lives. - Tony Robbins
Troubling the music industry since 1997 - Radiohead