troublesome

• Beschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das Schwierigkeiten, Ärger oder Unannehmlichkeiten verursacht; lästig, beschwerlich oder problematisch.

Describes someone or something that causes difficulty, annoyance, or worry.

1. Difficult to handleB2formal

   Causing difficulty, worry, or inconvenience; hard to manage or control.

   Problematisch

   • The old car has been troublesome lately, breaking down often.
   • He is a troublesome student who frequently disrupts class.
   • Dealing with troublesome paperwork delayed the project.

   Synonymeawkwardbothersomedifficulthardproblematicrefractorytaxingtryingunrulyvexatious

   Antonymeamenablecompliantconvenientcooperativedocileeasyhelpfulmanageableobedienttractable

2. Annoying or irritatingB2informal

   Causing annoyance or irritation through persistent behavior.

   Lästig

   • The troublesome neighbor kept playing loud music at night.
   • A troublesome cough kept her awake all night.
   • Those troublesome flies kept buzzing around our food.

   Synonymeaggravatingannoyingbothersomeexasperatingirksomeirritatingpeskytiresometryingvexatious

   Antonymeagreeablecooperativeeasyhelpfulpleasant