悩ましい · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 悩ましい | 悩ましくない |
| Polite | 悩ましいです | 悩ましくないですalso 悩ましくありません |
| Past polite | 悩ましかったです | 悩ましくなかったですalso 悩ましくありませんでした |
| Past | 悩ましかった | 悩ましくなかった |
| Te-form | 悩ましくて | 悩ましくなくて |
| Adverbial | 悩ましく | |
| Conditional | 悩ましければ | 悩ましくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 悩ましかったら | 悩ましくなかったら |
seductive; enchanting; alluring
Describes a person, especially a woman, whose appearance or manner stirs desire or fascination. Often carries a slightly literary or dramatic tone.
Her seductive gaze made my heart skip a beat.
A model posing seductively for the photo.
Used for problems, decisions, or situations that are hard to resolve or cause worry. Less common than sense 1 in modern usage.
This problem is really troubling.
It's a difficult choice; I'm torn.
Describes a state of mental unease or worry. Often overlaps with sense 2; can be seen as a subset of troubling feelings.
Thinking about tomorrow's exam makes me feel anxious.
I was captivated by her alluring figure.
It's a thorny problem deciding which one to choose.
Thinking about the future makes me feel uneasy.
She looked this way with a sultry gaze.
I was forced into a difficult choice over which budget to spend on.