Pronunciation: /ˈtrʌbəlɪŋ/
verb present participle of trouble
A1 The loud noise troubling me.
A2 She troubling her brother by hiding his toys.
B1 The lack of communication is troubling their relationship.
B2 The troubling news spread quickly throughout the community.
C1 The troubling behavior of the employees led to disciplinary action.
C2 The troubling trend of rising crime rates is a cause for concern.
adjective causing distress or worry
A1 The loud noise was troubling for the baby.
A2 She found it troubling that her friend hadn't replied to her messages.
B1 The troubling news about the economy caused a lot of concern among investors.
B2 The troubling behavior of the new employee raised red flags for the manager.
C1 The troubling trend of rising sea levels is a major concern for environmentalists.
C2 The troubling lack of transparency in the government's decision-making process is a cause for alarm.
formal The troubling economic indicators suggest a potential recession.
informal It's troubling to see so many people out of work.
slang That situation is seriously troubling, man.
figurative The clouds gathering on the horizon were troubling, signaling an approaching storm.
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