Definition
- (verb) To disturb, stir up, agitate (a medium, especially water).
- (verb) To mentally distress; to cause (someone) to be anxious or perplexed. “What she said about narcissism is troubling me.”
- (verb) In weaker sense: to bother or inconvenience. “I will not trouble you to deliver the letter.”
- (verb) To take pains to do something. “I won't trouble to post the letter today; I can do it tomorrow.”
- (verb) To worry; to be anxious.
- (noun) The infliction of trouble or distress.
- (adjective) Distressing, worrying
Word stats
- Troubling contains 9 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
- It uses 9 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 12.
Words you can build
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Word neighbours
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Frequently asked questions
What does Troubling mean?
To disturb, stir up, agitate (a medium, especially water).
How many letters are in Troubling?
Troubling has 9 letters.
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