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Anonymous Posted 7 years ago
Letter Writing

Troublesome

He was arrested for stealing and other troublesome/problematic behavior.

Can 'troublesome' be used in this context if I want it to mean 'problematic' and not 'bothering'?

  

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He was arrested for stealing and other criminal behavior. (ok) He was arrested for stealing and other crimes. )

  • He was arrested for stealing and other criminal behavior.
  • (ok) He was arrested for stealing and other crimes.
  • )
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He was arrested for stealing and other criminal behavior. (ok)

He was arrested for stealing and other crimes. (better.)

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