troubling
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: troublings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
distressing, worrying
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The infliction of trouble or distress.
Noun
Examples
The Popes censures and troublings of the Emperour [Chapter title]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “troubling” mean?
distressing, worrying
Is “troubling” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.