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 English Critical Essays Nineteenth Century by Jones, Edmund David

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 MacDonald, George

As a result of this cogitation Leonore decided that she would nip Peter's troublesomeness in the bud, that she would put up a sign, "Trespassing forbidden;" by which he might take warning.

From The Honorable Peter Stirling and What People Thought of Him by Ford, Paul Leicester

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 Ruskin, John

But king Diarmait most of all men grieved for his death, insomuch that he grew deaf, and could not hear the causes of his subjects, by reason of the heaviness and troublesomeness of his brains.

From The Latin & Irish Lives of Ciaran Translations Of Christian Literature. Series V. Lives Of The Celtic Saints by MacAlister, R.A. Stewart