troublesomely

Troublesomely is an English adverb used to describe something done in a troublesome manner or in a way that causes trouble or difficulty. It modifies verbs to indicate that an action proceeds with impediments or with persistent difficulties rather than smoothly or efficiently.

The form is built from the adjective troublesome, which itself comes from trouble with the usual suffix -some; the adverb is created by adding -ly. The term is older and more common in formal, literary, or historical writing; in contemporary everyday speech it is relatively rare and may sound archaic to some readers.

In usage, troublesomely often refers to processes, procedures, or events rather than emotions. It can convey the sense of recurrent problems, delays, or complications that hinder progress or resolution. For example: the negotiations proceeded troublesomely, with repeated reversals and uncertain commitments; the project advanced troublesomely, facing budget overruns and staffing issues.

Related terms include troublesome (the adjective describing something that causes trouble) and trouble (the noun and verb from which both words derive). While rare, troublesomely remains a recognizable, if stylistically marked, way to describe difficulties inherent in action or change.