troubling
Definition
Adjective: 1. Causing distress, worry, or anxiety: Describing something that provokes feelings of concern, unease, or mental disturbance.
Usage
The adjective "troubling" is used to modify a noun, indicating that the thing being described is a source of worry or anxiety. It often precedes the noun it describes.
Examples
- Before a noun:
- The report contained troubling new evidence.
- She had a troubling dream that she couldn't forget.
- This is a troubling development for the local economy.
- After a linking verb (e.g., is, seems, appears):
- The latest statistics are deeply troubling.
- His silence on the matter seems troubling.
Advanced Usage
- "Deeply troubling": An intensifier used to emphasize a high degree of concern.
- The lack of transparency in the investigation is deeply troubling.
- "Find something troubling": A common collocation expressing personal concern.
- Many experts find the trend troubling.
Variants and Related Words
- Trouble (noun/verb): The root word. As a noun, it means problems or difficulty. As a verb, it means to cause worry or inconvenience.
- Noun: He's having trouble with his car.
- Verb: Did my question trouble you?
- Troubled (adjective): Describing someone or something that is experiencing or showing distress or problems.
- She had a troubled expression. He comes from a troubled background.
Synonyms
- Disturbing: Upsetting the normal state or peace of mind.
- Worrying: Causing anxiety about actual or potential problems.
- Perturbing: Causing mental disquiet or agitation.
- Disconcerting: Causing one to feel unsettled or confused.
- Alarming: Causing sudden fear or concern.
Antonyms
- Reassuring: Serving to relieve anxiety or restore confidence.
- Comforting: Providing consolation or a feeling of well-being.
- Soothing: Having a gently calming effect.
Related Phrases
- A troubling thought: An idea or consideration that causes worry.
- It's a troubling thought that we might be too late.
- Troubling questions: Questions that raise serious doubts or concerns.
- The scandal raises troubling questions about accountability.
Adjective
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causing distress or worry or anxiety
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distressing (or disturbing) news
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lived in heroic if something distressful isolation
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a disturbing amount of crime
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a revelation that was most perturbing
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a new and troubling thought
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in a particularly worrisome predicament
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a worrying situation
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a worrying time
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