troublingly
|trou-bling-ly|
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/ˈtrʌb.lɪŋ.li/
(trouble)
distress or problems
Etymology
Etymology Information
'troublingly' originates from the Old French word 'troubler', where 'trouble' meant 'to disturb or agitate'.
Historical Evolution
'troubler' transformed into the Middle English word 'troublen', and eventually became the modern English word 'trouble'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to disturb or agitate', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'causing worry or distress'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that causes worry or distress.
The news was troublingly vague.
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Last updated: 2025/02/10 18:09