troublous

trou·blous

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [truhb-luh s]
- /ˈtrʌb ləs/
- /ˈtrʌ.bləs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [truhb-luh s]
- /ˈtrʌb ləs/

Definitions of troublous word

adjective troublous characterized by trouble; unsettled: troublous times. 1
adjective troublous turbulent; stormy: a troublous sea. 1
adjective troublous causing annoyance; troublesome. 1
adjective troublous causing disturbance; restless: a troublous preacher. 1
adjective troublous unsettled; agitated 0
adjective troublous troubled, unsettled, etc. 0

See all 7 definitions of troublous

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Origin of troublous

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English troub(e)lous, equivalent to trouble turbid (< Middle French < Vulgar Latin *turbulus; see trouble) + -ous

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Parts of speech for Troublous

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Troublous

troublous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for troublous

adj troublous

low-down — If someone gives you the low-down on a person or thing, they tell you all the important information about them.
lowdown — the real and unadorned facts; the true, secret, or inside information (usually preceded by the): We gave them the lowdown on the new housing project.

adjective troublous

agitating — Present participle of agitate.
discomforting — an absence of comfort or ease; uneasiness, hardship, or mild pain.
discommoding — to cause inconvenience to; disturb, trouble, or bother.
discomposing — Present participle of discompose.
harassing — to disturb persistently; torment, as with troubles or cares; bother continually; pester; persecute.

All 10 Synonyms of troublous