as in disturbing
causing worry or anxiety
the troublesome news that there will be more cuts in the school budget
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Recent Examples of troublesome
If not, look for Fred Warner to revert into early-season MVP mode as his troublesome ankle and steely mindset recharge over the bye.
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Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
But the Polaris Dawn mission — a five-day journey to orbit carried out by the private sector rather than NASA — sought to take that research further, hoping to unravel some of the most troublesome aspects of spaceflight.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
The most troublesome crashes happen in the area with the highest amount of traffic congestion, the 23 miles of southbound lanes between Sunset Point and Anthem, according to ADOT officials.
—Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2024
The matter isn’t especially disturbing or troublesome.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
But the Polaris Dawn mission — a five-day journey to orbit carried out by the private sector rather than NASA — sought to take that research further, hoping to unravel some of the most troublesome aspects of spaceflight.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
The most troublesome crashes happen in the area with the highest amount of traffic congestion, the 23 miles of southbound lanes between Sunset Point and Anthem, according to ADOT officials.
—Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2024
The matter isn’t especially disturbing or troublesome.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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In court, attorneys for the state also described a disturbing scene.Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Here are two reasons behind these often disturbing experiences, according to research.Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Today, however, the movie feels more like an uncomfortably timely cautionary tale with unsettling echoes of current events.Joe Leydon, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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In public, Uzi simply moves differently, with an insistent sway that can feel both thrilling and unsettling.Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recently officials announced the disturbing news that bird flu has infected a pig in Oregon, a troubling development that health experts say could mean a more transmissible and virulent virus.Seema Policepatil, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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What progress Israel has made, moreover, offers a troubling precedent for the lowering of moral standards in the pursuit of victory.John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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Good post for a mid- to late-November afternoon: 70 to 100 yards back in timber and along the thickest, nastiest ditch that leads out to crops. 59) Don’t waste precious rut-hunting time.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Reason for Ranking: Yet another solid (and prescient) premise that’s spoiled by a nasty streak and curious jokes about, uh, Abraham Lincoln hitting on Homer.Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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The French Lutin fae can turn malicious if insulted, ruining crops and frightening animals.Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Sanders has avoided a serious injury after a frightening incident during last night's game against the Kansas City Chiefs.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Troublesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troublesome. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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