as in worried
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty
we could tell by the troubled looks on their faces that the news was not promising
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as in feared
to experience concern or anxiety
don't trouble about me—I'll be fine
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as in disturbed
to cause discomfort to or trouble for
I hate to trouble you, but would you mind moving for a minute so I can sweep under your chair?
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Recent Examples of troubled
Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Your daughter appears to be a troubled individual.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
Based on early data reviews, the agency did not observe some of the leaks that troubled the earlier wet dress rehearsal, Isaacman said.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The troubled utility has faced many challenges in recent years.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Your daughter appears to be a troubled individual.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
Pelicot is troubled by her children’s immediate disavowal of their father, of their entire childhood.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
Based on early data reviews, the agency did not observe some of the leaks that troubled the earlier wet dress rehearsal, Isaacman said.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for troubled
Adjective
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The Knicks have their backup center on a regimented resting plan, and because of that, people within the team don’t seem worried about the drop-off in Robinson’s defensive output thus far.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Sam the toucan has been living in Las Vegas since November, much to the concern of bird experts and enthusiasts who were worried about the exotic bird's health and his ability to survive long-term in a city with drastic weather changes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Just like a stationary pendulum, when nudged, returns to its stationary state, a quantum system, too, when disturbed, returns to its balanced state.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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As a Broward resident, I am deeply disturbed by the systematic failure of our state attorney’s offfice to prosecute the exploitation of our most vulnerable citizens.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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By Phillip Reese | KFF Health News After a grueling year of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation to treat breast cancer, Sadia Zapp was anxious — not the manageable hum that had long been part of her life, but something deeper, more distracting.—
KFF Health News,
Oc Register,
23 Feb. 2026
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After a grueling year of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation to treat breast cancer, Sadia Zapp was anxious — not the manageable hum that had long been part of her life, but something deeper, more distracting.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bitcoin dipped below $65,000 on Monday as investors weighed mounting tariff uncertainties and geopolitical concerns.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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Customers' containers are weighed first, then filled.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Fedor Zugic scored nine points on a trio of first-half 3-pointers to lead Creighton (14-14, 8-9), unable to build off a big upset Wednesday at UConn.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Residents in Queens are getting upset over the explanation from the city for a massive puddle that just won't go away.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Tough, undemanding, and rarely bothered by pests, a cheery patch of daffodils can last for generations.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
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As a young schoolboy, Davidson was often cruelly stigmatized because no one had bothered to diagnose his disorder.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Almonds, chestnuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, chia, and flax are rich in magnesium and omega-3s, helping to support nervous-system and hormonal balance.—
Mélanie Defouilloy,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
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And to be perfectly fair, nervous gratuitous laughter at stupid jokes is not unknown among anyone, including the press corps.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There was nobody that was inconvenienced.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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When the affluent, the powerful, the politicians, and the markets were finally inconvenienced.—
Ernesto Burden,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Troubled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troubled. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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