troubling
word · lemma: trouble
/ˈtɹəbəɫɪŋ/
/tɹˈʌblɪŋ/
Definition
Causing worry, concern, or discomfort; something that makes you feel uneasy or disturbed.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'worrying' or 'upsetting.' Commonly used to describe news, problems, or behaviors. Often appears in phrases like 'troubling news,' 'troubling signs,' or 'find something troubling.' Can be used for both situations and abstract issues.
Spanish: preocupante - inquietantePortuguese (BR): preocupante - perturbadorPortuguese (PT): preocupante - perturbadorChinese (Simplified): 令人不安的 - 令人困扰的Chinese (Traditional): 令人不安的 - 令人困擾的Hindi: परेशान करने वाला - चिंताजनकArabic: مقلق - مزعجBengali: বিপজ্জনক - উদ্বেগজনকRussian: тревожный - волнующийJapanese: 心配な - 困らせるVietnamese: đáng lo ngại - gây phiền lòngKorean: 걱정스러운 - 불안하게 하는Turkish: endişe verici - rahatsız ediciUrdu: پریشان کن - تشویشناکIndonesian: mengganggu - meresahkan
Example Sentences
The doctor gave me some troubling news.
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There are some troubling signs about the economy.
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His behavior at school is troubling.
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I find it troubling that no one wants to talk about this issue.
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The most troubling part is, we still don’t know what caused the problem.
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That video was honestly pretty troubling to watch.
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