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troubling

adjective as in disquieting

adjective as in irksome

adjective as in maddening

adjective as in torturous

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Drake called the antisemitism report “deeply troubling” and touted the university’s new systemwide office of civil rights that is dealing with discrimination across campuses.

This was Bellingham at his best, almost impossible to control with his movement, troubling Greece with his range of passing while also embarking on constant surged into areas of danger.

From BBC

This had all the signs of a potentially troubling evening for England given their own recent indifferent displays, the noise around Carsley and the increasing questions about why Tuchel was delaying his arrival until 1 January.

From BBC

He is also clearly unqualified, Goldman said, a troubling fact that points to why he was chosen — to “get revenge on generals” and turn the state into his “own personal fiefdom.”

From Salon

Journalist and author Jeff Shartlet argues that the selection of Hegseth is as troubling a sign as Trump’s pick for deputy chief of staff, signaling his intent to carry out mass deportations and ensure that the military answers not to the U.S.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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