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troublesome

/ˈtrʌb.əl.səm/

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adjective

B2formalcommon/ˈtrʌb.əl.səm/

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

ruОписывает кого-то или что-то, что вызывает трудности, раздражение или беспокойство.esDescribe a alguien o algo que causa dificultades, molestias o preocupación.frQualifie quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui cause des difficultés, de l'irritation ou de l'inquiétude. Se dit de ce qui est pénible à gérer ou qui suscite des ennuis.deBeschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das Schwierigkeiten, Ärger oder Unannehmlichkeiten verursacht; lästig, beschwerlich oder problematisch.ptDescreve alguém ou algo que causa dificuldades, aborrecimento ou preocupação; que dá trabalho ou incomoda.zh形容某人或某事引起困难、麻烦、烦恼或令人厌烦。arيصف شخصًا أو شيئًا يسبّب المتاعب أو الإزعاج أو القلق. ويُستعمل أيضًا لما يتطلب جهدًا أو عناءً أو يثير المشكلات.

  1. Difficult to handle B2 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruПроблемныйesdifícil de manejarfrdifficile à gérerdeProblematischptProblemáticozh麻烦的arمزعج وصعب التعامل

    Synonymes: awkwardbothersomedifficulthardproblematicrefractorytaxingtryingunrulyvexatious

    Antonymes: amenablecompliantconvenientcooperativedocileeasyhelpfulmanageableobedienttractable

  2. Annoying or irritating B2 informal

    Causing annoyance or irritation through persistent behavior.

    • 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.

    ruДосадныйesmolesto, fastidiosofrEnnuyeux, agaçantdeLästigptIrritantezh烦人的arمُزْعِج

    Synonymes: aggravatingannoyingbothersomeexasperatingirksomeirritatingpeskytiresometryingvexatious

    Antonymes: agreeablecooperativeeasyhelpfulpleasant

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