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troublesome
(trouble|some)
Pronunciation:
/ˈtrʌb(ə)ls(ə)m/
adjective
causing difficulty or annoyance:
schools are removing troublesome pupils
Derivatives
troublesomely
adverb
troublesomeness
noun
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