adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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Pronunciation
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/ˈtɹʌbəlsəm/
/ˈtɹʌbl̩səm/
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rhymes with -ʌbəlsəm
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Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
Causing trouble or anxiety.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
The computer has been very troublesome for me. It never works when I need to use it.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: vexatious, burdensome, wearisome
Antonyms: none provided
2
adjective satellite
Meaning 2
difficult to deal with
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
a troublesome infection
a troublesome situation
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From trouble + -some.
Across languages
Translations
49 source translations are retained for this English entry.
