Definitions for troubling
trou·bling

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1. distressing, distressful, disturbing, perturbing, troubling, worrisome, worryingadjective

   causing distress or worry or anxiety

   "distressing (or disturbing) news"; "lived in heroic if something distressful isolation"; "a disturbing amount of crime"; "a revelation that was most perturbing"; "a new and troubling thought"; "in a particularly worrisome predicament"; "a worrying situation"; "a worrying time"

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1. troublingadjective

   distressing, worrying

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1. troubling

   Troubling refers to a situation, action, thought or feeling which causes worry, distress, anxiety or unease. It's often used to describe unsettling circumstances or problematic issues that require attention or resolution.

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1. Troubling

   of Trouble

How to pronounce troubling?

1. Alex

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Oliver

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of troubling in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of troubling in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of troubling in a Sentence

1. Kamala Harris:

   I believe that what was absolutely enlightening -- and should be deeply troubling to the entire American public -- is that he made a decision and didn't review the evidence, no prosecutor worth her salt would make a decision about whether the president of the United States was involved in obstruction of justice without reviewing the evidence.

2. The UFC:

   UFC is aware of the recent incident involving Irwin Rivera and subsequently received information from his management that he has been exhibiting behavior consistent with mental health issues, the allegations are extremely troubling and the organization is currently gathering additional information. The investigation is ongoing and any potential next steps including disciplinary action or medical attention will be determined upon the conclusion. Furthermore, UFC has informed Riveras management that he will not be offered a bout at this time.

3. Jimmy Abma:

   Our animals are now shaken and skiddish (sic) compared to their normal relaxed nature, this is very troubling to us.

4. Kelly Ayotte:

   This potential transfer is all the more troubling in light of the fact that Ibrahim al Qosi, who was released from Gitmo by the Obama administration in 2012, is now reportedly a leader and spokesman for AQAP, … The administration has not been forthright with the American people about the terrorist affiliations and activities of these detainees, or provided sufficient assurances that they will not return to the battlefield, particularly given their possible proximity to Yemen.

5. Jeff Sessions:

   Violent crime has been increasing here in America and in Charlotte—and that is deeply troubling, in Pittsburgh, it’s even higher.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=troubling
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Troubling
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/troubling