Basic Details
Word: Troublesome
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Causing difficulties, problems, or worry.
Synonyms: Problematic, annoying, burdensome
Antonyms: Easy, helpful, beneficial
Idioms and Phrases
- To add to one's troubles: To make someone's problems worse. Example: "The broken car added to his troubles as he was already late for school."
- A troublesome task: A difficult or annoying job that requires effort. Example: "Cleaning the garage was a troublesome task, but it felt good to finish."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The troublesome storm caused many delays in travel plans.
Example 2: She faced a troublesome decision about which high school to attend.
Example 3: His troublesome habit of forgetting his homework made it hard for him to keep up in class.
Fun Fact
The word "troublesome" comes from the Middle English word "troubil," meaning "to disturb" or "to cause distress." The addition of the suffix "-some" conveys that it’s something that causes trouble or distress.
Famous Quote
"Troubles are often the tools by which God fashions us for better things." Henry Ward Beecher
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "troublesome" mean?
a) Causing joy
b) Causing difficulties
c) Making friends
d) Being helpful
Answer: b) Causing difficulties
2. Which of these is a synonym of "troublesome"?
a) Easy
b) Helpful
c) Problematic
d) Beneficial
Answer: c) Problematic
3. Which word is an antonym of "troublesome"?
a) Burdensome
b) Annoying
c) Easy
d) Problematic
Answer: c) Easy
4. Which sentence uses "troublesome" correctly?
a) The troublesome dog played fetch happily.
b) The troublesome homework made him stay late at school.
c) Her troublesome smile brightened everyone's day.
d) The troublesome flower grew beautifully.
Answer: b) The troublesome homework made him stay late at school.
5. What does the idiom "to add to one's troubles" mean?
a) To help someone
b) To make problems worse
c) To be cheerful
d) To finish a task
Answer: b) To make problems worse
