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troubling

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Definitions

adj.

Causing worry, distress, or concern

令人担忧的;令人不安的

n.

The act of causing trouble or distress to someone

造成麻烦;带来困扰

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
troubldisturb, confuse, crowd
+
ingcontinuous / action of
=troubling

Common Collocations

  • 1.troubling sign令人不安的迹象
  • 2.troubling trend令人忧虑的趋势
  • 3.deeply troubling深感不安的
  • 4.troubling news令人担忧的消息

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The doctor found the test results troubling and recommended further examination.

  • 2.

    There is a troubling rise in the number of young people experiencing anxiety.

  • 3.

    His sudden change in mood was troubling to everyone who knew him well.

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