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troublesome

/ˈtɹʌbl̩səm/

Meanings
  • Adjective

    Causing trouble, difficult to deal with

    - "The child was troublesome and refused to listen to his teacher."
    - "The old car was troublesome and required constant repairs."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈtɹʌbl̩səm/



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Antonyms

nontroublesome , untroublesome
Synonyms

burdensome , vexatious , wearisome
Rhymes
Words rhyming with troublesome
troublesome , homesome , chromesome
Variants
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troublesome , troublesomely , troublesomeness , troublesomenesses
Etymology
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Originally meant 'full of troubles' in Middle English.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'troublesome' is related to the Old English word 'trubbel', which meant 'troubled'.

  2. In some dialects, 'troublesome' can also be used as a verb, meaning 'to make trouble for'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Difficult: Related concept that refers to something that is hard to deal with or accomplish.

  2. Challenging: Related concept that refers to something that requires effort and determination to overcome.


Culture
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In literature, 'troublesome' is often used to describe characters or situations that cause difficulties or challenges.

How to Memorize "troublesome"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person or situation that is causing trouble or difficulty.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'troublesome' with the feeling of frustration or annoyance.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each definition: 'T' for troublesome, 'C' for causing trouble.


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