Definition

In a way that causes trouble or difficulty.

Example

She spoke troublously about the challenges they faced during the project.

Conversation

Have you ever felt that things were going troublously in your life?

Oh, definitely! It seems like when it rains, it pours sometimes.

Exactly! I can't believe how many challenges I've faced lately.

Right? But I guess we just have to keep pushing through those troublously times.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'troublously' is formed from 'trouble' (from Old French *trouble*, meaning disturbance or disorder) and the suffix '-ly' (meaning in a manner of). Thus, 'troublously' means in a manner that causes or is characterized by trouble or disturbance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'trouble' as a disturbance, and remember that 'troublously' describes something done in a way that causes disturbance.

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