Definition

In a way that causes problems or difficulties.

Example

The project was progressing troublesomely, with many unexpected issues arising.

Conversation

Why do you always seem to get into troublesomely complicated situations?

I guess I just have a knack for making things more difficult than they need to be.

It must be exhausting to deal with everything so troublesomely all the time.

Yeah, but I try to laugh it off when I can.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Troublesomely → It is formed from "trouble" (from Old French *trouble*, meaning disturbance or confusion) and the suffix "-some" (meaning characterized by) combined with the adverbial suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "troublesomely" means in a manner characterized by disturbance or causing trouble.

Memory Tip

Think of 'trouble' as a disturbance and remember that 'troublesomely' means acting in a way that causes disturbance.

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