troublous
Americanadjective
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characterized by trouble; unsettled.
troublous times.
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turbulent; stormy.
a troublous sea.
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causing annoyance; troublesome.
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causing disturbance; restless.
a troublous preacher.
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Origin of troublous
1400–50; late Middle English troub ( e ) lous, equivalent to trouble turbid (< Middle French < Vulgar Latin *turbulus; see trouble) + -ous
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It was so troublous that eventually Chambermen handed the whole question over to the Board for further study, forwent passing any specific resolutions on non-domestic issues.
From Time Magazine Archive
Such troublous facts and troubling doctrines were making double trouble last week.
From Time Magazine Archive
During the past several years, a number of county and State societies have elected "executive secretaries" for long tenure, to steer the societies through troublous times.
From Time Magazine Archive
Last week, other things far more troublous to Governor General Leonard Wood, claimed his attention.
From Time Magazine Archive
In St. Louis, U.S.A., the Democratic National Convention is claiming on behalf of President Wilson that he has "successfully steered the ship of State throughout troublous times without involving the United States in war."
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, June 21st, 1916 by Various
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