B2adjectivesocietyrelationships
US/ˈtrʌb.əl.səm/
UK/ˈtrʌb.əl.səm/
causing difficulty, worry or annoyance over a period of time
In context
My troublesome knee started hurting again after the hike.
The teacher moved the troublesome student to the front of the class.
Fixing this troublesome bug took the whole team three weeks.
Words that go with troublesome
adjective + noun
- troublesome childHe was a troublesome child who never sat still.
- troublesome neighborOur troublesome neighbor plays loud music at night.
- troublesome habitBiting your nails is a troublesome habit.
adverb + adjective
- particularly troublesomeRush-hour traffic is particularly troublesome on rainy days.
verb + adjective
- prove troublesomeThe old software proved troublesome for new users.
- become troublesomeThe pain in her back became troublesome in winter.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am troublesome about my exam.Correct: I am troubled about my exam.