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Superlative for causing difficulty or annoyance
“Droves of cattle are, however, apt to be troublesome to the owners and tenants of the grounds through or near which they pass.”
Superlative for rebellious or recalcitrant in behavior
“Parents may find that a troublesome teenager becomes unmanageable.”
Superlative for complicated, difficult to navigate or comprehend
“Travis found himself in a troublesome position and pondered his next move.”
Superlative for inexpedient, tending to cause inconvenience
“This is a troublesome time to be an investor.”
Superlative for destructive, antagonistic or unhelpful in nature
“Unfortunately, these officials keep making baseless, meddlesome and troublesome remarks against their neighbors.”
Superlative for tending to cause irritation, annoyance or anger
“The owner is rude and degrading, and you can tell the wife is aware of his troublesome behavior, yet does nothing to stop it.”
Superlative for requiring tact or careful handling
“You are going to be challenged for your wisdom and cleverness in a tricky and troublesome situation at your workplace.”
Superlative for awkward because of size or shape
“It was an oddly shaped bag that was troublesome to carry.”
Superlative for causing distress, sadness or anxiety
Superlative for unwilling to help others or do what they ask
Superlative for affected with, or causing, physical discomfort or pain
Superlative for stubborn, or inclined to do the opposite of what is expected or demanded
(of a person) Superlative for making others work hard or meet high standards
(of an action or statement) Superlative for causing or intended to cause harm or trouble
Superlative for belligerent or troublesome in nature
Superlative for persistent in one's demands, often annoyingly so
Superlative for characteristic of a brat or spoiled child
Superlative for inclined or having a tendency to meddle or interfere in other people's business
Superlative for causing hinderance or setback
Superlative for tending to cause disharmony among a group
(British, dated) Superlative for troublesome or unreasonable in nature
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