trouble
verb (used with object)
to disturb the mental calm and contentment of; worry; distress; agitate.
troublingly
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a word derived from
trouble.
Example Sentences
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And, most troublingly for kicking specialists, brand new footballs are incredibly stiff.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025
It’s not a new phenomenon—but these days, it’s a troublingly common one.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2025
“Most troublingly, the child remains with the Masts to this day.”
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 14, 2023
More troublingly, Adani’s fall could jeopardize the idea of India as the world’s next great hope as a driver of global economic growth.
From New York Times ● Feb. 4, 2023
Something inhuman and yet troublingly personal lay in the performance; it invaded the onlookers with a sense of disquietude.
From South Wind by Norman Douglas
