How Do You Spell TROUBLING?

Pronunciation: [tɹˈʌblɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "troubling" is spelled t-r-o-u-b-l-i-n-g. Its phonetic transcription is /ˈtrʌblɪŋ/. The first sound is a stressed "tr" sound that has a short "u" vowel sound. The second syllable has an "l" sound followed by a short "i" sound. The final syllable has a voiced "ng" sound. This word is commonly used to describe something that is causing worry or concern. Its spelling reflects the root word "trouble" with the addition of the suffix "-ing."

TROUBLING Meaning and Definition

1. Troubling is an adjective that describes something causing distress, discomfort, or anxiety. It refers to any situation, event, behavior, or thought that causes a sense of unease, worry, or perturbation to an individual, group, or society as a whole. Troubling situations can be emotionally or mentally disturbing, often leading to feelings of uneasiness or confusion.

   When used to describe a person, troubling suggests that they exhibit behavior that is disruptive, worrisome, or harmful to themselves or others. This can encompass actions that are morally problematic or ethically questionable, often causing concern or alarm to those witnessing or affected by their behavior.

   In the context of events or situations, troubling refers to occurrences that are disconcerting, unsettling, or unsettling. These can include social, political, or economic issues that provoke distress, instability, or unease within a society. Troubling circumstances may also involve systemic or institutional problems that are in need of resolution or reform.

   Additionally, troubling can describe thoughts or ideas that are distressing, provoking deep concern, or challenging existing beliefs or norms. Such thoughts may evoke discomfort or unease due to their implications or consequences. In literature or artistic works, troubling themes often explore complex, morally ambiguous, or psychologically challenging subjects, which can leave a lasting impact on the reader or viewer.

   Overall, troubling signifies anything that elicits a sense of worry, discomfort, or disturbance, either on an individual or societal level.

2. The act of molesting or annoying; the act of afflicting.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for TROUBLING *

• troubleing 62.5%
• troubing 12.5%
• troubeling 12.5%
• toubling 12.5%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for TROUBLING

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Etymology of TROUBLING

The word "troubling" is actually derived from the verb "trouble". The etymology of "trouble" can be traced back to the Old French word "troubler", which in turn came from the Vulgar Latin word "turbulāre". "Turbulāre" is a derivative of the Latin word "turbō", meaning "to disturb" or "to agitate". Ultimately, the Latin "turbō" can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*twerb-", which means "to spin" or "to twist". This idea of agitation, disturbance, or being troubled has carried through to the modern English usage of the term "troubling".

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Conjugate verb Troubling

CONDITIONAL

I would trouble

we would trouble

you would trouble

he/she/it would trouble

they would trouble

FUTURE

I will trouble

we will trouble

you will trouble

he/she/it will trouble

they will trouble

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have troubled

we will have troubled

you will have troubled

he/she/it will have troubled

they will have troubled

PAST

I troubled

we troubled

you troubled

he/she/it troubled

they troubled

PAST PERFECT

I had troubled

we had troubled

you had troubled

he/she/it had troubled

they had troubled

PRESENT

I trouble

we trouble

you trouble

he/she/it troubles

they trouble

PRESENT PERFECT

I have troubled

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you have troubled

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they have troubled

I am troubling

we are troubling

you are troubling

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I was troubling

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