troublesome

Word parts

trouble + -some

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/ or /ˈtrʌbl̩səm/

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Adjective

Positive troublesome

Comparative more troublesome

Superlative most troublesome

1. Someone or something that causes trouble is troublesome.

   He said some troublesome things, and I wasn't sure how to reply.

Related words

• trouble