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troubling

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2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

troubling

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troubling is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, troubling is hyphenated as:

Definitions oftroubling

1verb
  • To disturb, stir up, agitate (a medium, especially water).
  • To mentally distress; to cause (someone) to be anxious or perplexed.

    Example: "What she said about narcissism is troubling me."

  • In weaker sense: to bother or inconvenience.

    Example: "I will not trouble you to deliver the letter."

  • To take pains to do something.

    Example: "I won't trouble to post the letter today; I can do it tomorrow."

  • To worry; to be anxious.
1noun
  • The infliction of trouble or distress.
1adjective
  • Distressing, worrying

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