troublesome
adjectiveUK /ˈtrʌb.əl.səm/
US /ˈtrʌb.əl.səm/
Something that is troublesome causes problems or makes things hard.
The broken lock was a troublesome problem for the whole family.
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2. Causing worry or anxiety.
His troublesome cough kept his parents awake at night.
3. Hard to deal with or control.
The troublesome puppy chewed every shoe in the house.
4. Causing extra work or effort.
Fixing the troublesome old car cost more than buying a new one.