trouble
verb (used with object)
to disturb the mental calm and contentment of; worry; distress; agitate.
will be troubling
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future progressiveof trouble.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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The diplomatic pitfalls of cross words and cancelled press conferences will be troubling the minds of British officials as they prepare for the trip.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2025
“It will be troubling if a significant number of any of these panels are made up of industry representatives,” she said.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 13, 2018
It will be troubling if Washington isn’t, at least, in the division race in December.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 25, 2016
Sometimes art will be troubling, but then so too will the society it is depicting.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 13, 2013
"That will be troubling you," said I, a bit ashamed for feeling so little in want of sustenance.
From Noughts and Crosses Stories, Studies and Sketches by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
