troubling

I hate troubling / to trouble the director.

In “Idiocracy” he turns his talents to futurology—and to the troubling question of the long-term impact of dysgenic breeding, junk food and grunge culture on America's collective IQ.

The troubling news spread quickly.

She had a troubling feeling about the upcoming exam.

The troubling behavior of the child concerned the teacher.

The troubling trend of increasing pollution needs to be addressed.

His troubling past haunted him for years.

The troubling noise coming from the engine signaled a problem.

The troubling images in the news report were difficult to watch.

The troubling lack of communication led to misunderstandings.

The troubling economic situation affected many families.

The troubling behavior of the suspect raised suspicions.

This was the most troubling of all.

The IAEA describes the development as deeply troubling.

Well, whatever it is, it's troubling me.

If she doesn't have dementia, it's something just as troubling.

That last suggestion, tongue-in-cheek though it may be, is the most troubling.

And Alex and I found that very troubling.

And that's really the troubling part about this.

Rage is the most troubling of them. The Long Walk may be the best of them.

OK, I promise. So what's troubling you so much?

Another mystery is troubling officials in South America.