TROUBLING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for TROUBLING?

Need another word that means the same as “troubling”? Find 6 synonyms and 30 related words for “troubling” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Troubling” are: distressful, distressing, disturbing, perturbing, worrisome, worrying

Troubling as an Adjective

Definitions of "Troubling" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “troubling” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Causing distress or worry or anxiety.
• Causing distress or anxiety.

Synonyms of "Troubling" as an adjective (6 Words)

distressful	Causing distress or worry or anxiety. Lived in heroic if something distressful isolation.
distressing	Bad; unfortunate. Distressing or disturbing news.
disturbing	Causing anxiety; worrying. Distressing or disturbing news.
perturbing	Causing distress or worry or anxiety. There were two scenes that I think would be perturbing to small children.
worrisome	Causing anxiety or concern. A worrisome problem.
worrying	Causing anxiety about actual or potential problems; alarming. A worrying situation.

Usage Examples of "Troubling" as an adjective

• This is a troubling development for the prime minister.
• The lack of attention to security is equally troubling.
• A new and troubling thought.

Associations of "Troubling" (30 Words)

annoy	Cause annoyance in disturb especially by minor irritations. A gallant Saxon who annoyed this Coast.
annoyance	An unpleasant person who is annoying or exasperating. He turned his charm on Tara much to Hegarty s annoyance.
bother	Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations. It may seem like too much bother to cook just for yourself.
difficulty	A factor causing trouble in achieving a positive result or tending to produce a negative result. There is a practical difficulty.
dilemma	State of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options. The insoluble dilemma of adolescence.
discomfort	Slight pain. He appeared to be discomforted by the questioning.
disquiet	A feeling of worry or unease. Public disquiet about animal testing.
distract	Divert one’s attention from something unpleasant by doing something different or more pleasurable. I tried to distract myself by concentrating on Jane.
distress	Bring into difficulties or distress especially financial hardship. The news of her child s illness distressed the mother.
disturb	Tamper with. Don t disturb the patient s wounds by moving him too rapidly.
fuss	A quarrel about petty points. She flattered and fussed her.
hassle	Harass; pester. When I told them I would not work on Sundays I got hassle.
inconvenience	To cause inconvenience or discomfort to. The inconvenience of having to change trains.
incubus	Someone who depresses or worries others. Debt is a big incubus in developing countries.
nuisance	A person or thing causing inconvenience or annoyance. It s a nuisance having all those people clomping through the house.
obstacle	An obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented. Lack of imagination is an obstacle to one s advancement.
perturb	Disturb or interfere with the usual path of an electron or atom. Nuclear weapons could be used to perturb the orbit of an asteroid.
plight	A solemn pledge of fidelity. We must direct our efforts towards relieving the plight of children living in poverty.
predicament	A situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one. Finds himself in a most awkward predicament.
problematic	Open to doubt or debate. A problematic situation at home.
quandary	A state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation. Kate was in a quandary.
scuffle	Engage in a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters. The drunken men started to scuffle.
turbulent	Characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination. The turbulent sea.
uncomfortable	Causing or feeling unease or awkwardness. Grew uncomfortable beneath his appraising eye.
uneasiness	A feeling of anxiety or discomfort. The media often express a general uneasiness with animal research.
upset	The act of upsetting something. The dam will upset the ecological balance.
vex	Make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters. I ain t vex with you.
vexation	A cause of annoyance, frustration, or worry. The vexations of life under canvas.
worried	Afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief. Michelle knew that her friends were very worried about her.
worry	A strong feeling of anxiety. It is not work but worry that kills.