Troubling

/ˈtrʌb.əl.ɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To cause distress or worry to someone.

The news of the accident troubled her deeply.

To take up someone's thoughts or concerns; to preoccupy.

He was troubled by the decision he had to make.

adjective

Causing distress or worry; concerning.

The troubling report about the environmental damage raised many concerns among the community.

Causing difficulty or discomfort.

She found his troubling behavior hard to understand.

Causing feelings of anxiety or apprehension.

The troubling news from the region has left many feeling uneasy.

From the verb 'trouble' + suffix '-ing'

troubling times

difficult or distressing periods in life.

troubling thoughts

concerns or worries that occupy one's mind.

trouble

to cause distress or difficulty.

troubled

experiencing distress or difficulty.

heavy on my mind

This situation is really heavy on my mind.

bad vibes

I got bad vibes from that meeting.