troublesomely
troublesomely — adverb
1. in a way that creates difficulty or feels like a heavy load that you have to dea
in a way that creates difficulty or feels like a heavy load that you have to deal with
The heavy boxes sat troublesomely in the corner of the tiny shop, blocking the aisle.
troublesomely + position verb (sat)
The new tax rules affected the family business troublesomely, adding hours of extra paperwork.
Vivek's back injury returned troublesomely every time he tried to lift anything heavy.
The old paperwork remained troublesomely piled on the desk for weeks after the deadline.
- burdensomely
more formal and less common than troublesomely
- cumbersomely
suggests physical awkwardness or unwieldiness rather than general difficulty
- easily
suggests something handled without effort, the opposite of burdensome difficulty
文法句型
troublesomely + verb
用法筆記
Frequently appears with verbs describing states or situations that persist or recur, such as 'sit', 'remain', 'return', or 'linger'.
常見錯誤
2. in a manner that causes problems, worry, or repeated annoyance to other people
in a manner that causes problems, worry, or repeated annoyance to other people
The neighbor's dog barked troublesomely every night, keeping the whole street awake.
troublesomely + verb of behaviour (barked)
Aoi's internet connection kept dropping troublesomely in the middle of her video calls.
A small leak dripped troublesomely from the kitchen pipe until Faisal called a plumber.
The construction noise continued troublesomely throughout the weekend, making it hard to study.
- annoyingly
more common and less formal than troublesomely; focuses on irritation rather than burden
- irritatingly
emphasises mild anger or frustration rather than ongoing trouble
- vexatiously
more formal and less common, used especially in legal or formal contexts
- pleasantly
suggests a situation that brings satisfaction rather than worry or annoyance
文法句型
troublesomely + verb
用法筆記
Unlike the adjective 'troublesome', which can describe people, 'troublesomely' nearly always modifies actions, situations, or events rather than individuals directly.