troublesomeness
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German dulness and English affectation, have of late much multiplied among us the use of two of the most objectionable words that were ever coined by the troublesomeness of metaphysicians,—namely, "Objective" and "Subjective."
From Modern Painters. Vol. III (of V) Containing Part IV. Of Many Things by John Ruskin
Now because of her troublesomeness this cow was not milked beside the rest, and the shed where she stood was used for farm-implements only.
From Sir Gibbie by George MacDonald
“You have, my child,” said the little old lady; “very good—also rather troublesome, especially in the way of talking nonsense, and I’m sorry to find that although your goodness continues, your troublesomeness does not cease!”
From The Pirate City An Algerine Tale by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
German dulness, and English affectation, have of late much multiplied among us the use of two of the most objectionable words that were ever coined by the troublesomeness of metaphysicians—namely, ‘Objective’ and ‘Subjective’.
From English Critical Essays Nineteenth Century by Edmund David Jones
If there is any thing amiss in your mind, not arising from the troublesomeness of your situation, it is childish and unmanly not to disclose it to me.
From Memoirs of the Life of the Rt. Hon. Richard Brinsley Sheridan — Volume 02 by Thomas Moore
