Synonyms for troublous
- adjective
Most common
Example sentences
- troubled I have no intention of fishing in troubled waters.
- agitated She was agitated by the news of her lover's death.
- tumultuous Sami and Layla had a very tumultuous relationship.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| troublous | falling | |
| troubled | rising | |
| agitated | rising | |
| tumultuous | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- trying2
- 8 letters
- troubled2, agitated4
- 10 letters
- tumultuous4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (trying2 = 2 syllables).