Definition

Adjective: - Full of trouble; characterized by or causing trouble, disturbance, or unrest: Describes situations, periods, or conditions that are turbulent, unsettled, or difficult.

Usage

The word "troublous" is a formal and somewhat archaic adjective. It is used to describe times, events, or conditions that are marked by significant problems, disorder, or anxiety. It is typically applied to broad social, political, or historical contexts rather than minor personal inconveniences.

Examples

• The nation entered a troublous era following the revolution, marked by economic collapse and civil strife.
• Historians often study the troublous period between the two world wars.
• The king's reign was long and troublous, filled with rebellions and plots.

Advanced Usage

• Literary/Historical Context: "Troublous" is most commonly found in historical narratives, literature, or formal writing to evoke a sense of pervasive difficulty and unrest.
  • The chronicles detail the troublous years of the peasant uprisings.

Variants and Related Words

• Trouble (n/v): The root word, meaning a problem, difficulty, or distress, or to cause such a state.
• Troubled (adj): Worried, disturbed, or characterized by problems. (Note: "Troubled" is more common and modern than "troublous" and can apply to both personal states and broader situations, e.g., , .)
• Troublesome (adj): Causing trouble or annoyance. (This is more commonly used for things or people that are bothersome rather than for describing an entire era.)

Synonyms

• Turbulent: Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion.
• Unsettled: Not stable; disturbed.
• Disturbed: Interrupted or agitated.
• Tempestuous: Very stormy or turbulent.

Antonyms

• Peaceful: Free from disturbance; tranquil.
• Calm: Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.
• Serene: Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
• Tranquil: Free from disturbance; calm.

Notes on Usage

"Troublous" is considered an archaic or literary term in modern English. In contemporary writing and speech, words like turbulent, unsettled, or troubled are far more frequently used to convey similar meanings.

Adjective

1. full of trouble
   • these are troublous times