troubling

Meanings

• Verb

  Causing anxiety, worry, or concern; troubling is a verb that means to make someone uneasy or uneasy.

  - "The unexpected news was troubling for the family."
  - "The constant noise from the construction site was troubling for the residents."
  - "The troubling behavior of the student prompted a meeting with the principal."

• Adjective

  Causing trouble or difficulty; problematic, a troubling situation refers to a difficult or challenging situation.

  - "The troubling situation required a quick solution."
  - "The troubling economic conditions made it difficult for businesses to thrive."
  - "The troubling incident left a lasting impact on the community."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with troubling
mumbling , grumbling , tumbling , rumbling , stumbling

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Variants

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troubling , troublingly , trouble , troubled , troubler , troublers , troubles

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Etymology

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The word 'troubling' comes from the Old French word 'troubler,' which means 'to agitate' or 'to disturb.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'troubling' is often used in legal contexts to describe evidence that is difficult to explain or understand.

2. The term 'troubling' is also used in psychology to describe situations or events that cause emotional distress or unease.

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Related Concepts

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1. anxiety: An emotion characterized by feelings of worry, nervousness, and unease. 'Troubling' situations or events can cause anxiety in individuals.

2. stress: A response to external or internal demands that can cause physical and emotional tension. 'Troubling' situations or events can cause stress in individuals.

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Culture

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In literature, 'troubling' situations or events often serve to create tension and suspense. For example, in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart,' the narrator's growing unease and paranoia create a sense of tension that builds to the story's shocking climax.

How to Memorize "troubling"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize 'troubling,' imagine a situation or event that makes you uneasy or causes anxiety. Picture yourself in that situation and focus on the details to help you remember the meaning of the word.

2. associate
   

   - To associate 'troubling,' imagine a heavy weight or a stormy sea. These images can help you remember the meaning of the word as something that causes unease or difficulty.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To use a mnemonic to remember 'troubling,' try creating a phrase such as 'Troubling situations cause Anxiety and Stress.' This phrase can help you remember the meaning of the word.

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