Meaning & Definition of word "Troubling"

verb:

• 1. To cause distress or worry to someone.
  • Example: The news of the accident troubled her deeply.
• 2. To take up someone's thoughts or concerns; to preoccupy.
  • Example: He was troubled by the decision he had to make.

adjective:

• 1. Causing distress or worry; concerning.
  • Example: The troubling report about the environmental damage raised many concerns among the community.
• 2. Causing difficulty or discomfort.
  • Example: She found his troubling behavior hard to understand.
• 3. Causing feelings of anxiety or apprehension.
  • Example: The troubling news from the region has left many feeling uneasy.