troubling
/ˈtrʌblɪŋ/
adjective
- Causing worry, anxiety, or distress.
- The report contained troubling statistics about pollution.
- She noticed a troubling change in her friend's behavior.
- The news about the storm was deeply troubling.
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verb
- Present participle of trouble: to cause someone to worry, be anxious, or be distressed.
- The constant noise is troubling the residents.
- The thought of the exam is troubling her sleep.
- His silence is troubling me more than his words would.