— troublously , adv. — troublousness , n.
/trub"leuhs/ , adj.
1. characterized by trouble; unsettled: troublous times.
2. turbulent; stormy: a troublous sea.
3. causing annoyance; troublesome.
4. causing disturbance; restless: a troublous preacher.
[ 1400-50; late ME troub ( e ) lous, equiv. to trouble turbid ( turbulus; see TROUBLE) + -OUS ]