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
Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
When his troubled daughter arrives, their fraught relationship adds to his troubles.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
Tension between the two committed camps — the troubled and the untroubled — played out on Aug. 10 in London at a rally in support of the Israeli hostages in Gaza.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
Back on March 24, 2023, Boston police officers in the troubled area spotted numerous people making quick transactions with a man, later identified as Teixeira-Fermino — who was wearing a black mask and a black hoodie sweatshirt with a white Jordan logo.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Trump in talks about 10% government stake in troubled chipmaker Intel.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
When his troubled daughter arrives, their fraught relationship adds to his troubles.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
Tension between the two committed camps — the troubled and the untroubled — played out on Aug. 10 in London at a rally in support of the Israeli hostages in Gaza.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
Back on March 24, 2023, Boston police officers in the troubled area spotted numerous people making quick transactions with a man, later identified as Teixeira-Fermino — who was wearing a black mask and a black hoodie sweatshirt with a white Jordan logo.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for troubled
Adjective
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At the same time, Powe is worried about the next time the river rises.—
Josh Wood,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Yet, even in states with budget surpluses, governors and legislators are worried about rising costs, particularly for Medicaid.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Even the guards appeared to be disturbed.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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These five destinations show that sharing the shore with animals can be calm, safe and memorable for the right reasons when animals aren’t fed or disturbed.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Was Elvis upset that his friend disappeared to hang out with The Beatles?—
Kim Willis,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2025
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But there are at least a couple of opponents capable of pulling off an upset.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
22 Aug. 2025
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Burt was estimated to be over 90-years-old and weighed a staggering 700kg, per The Independent.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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According to the organization's website, Burt was 16 feet, 8 inches long and weighed more than 1,500 pounds.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Adding squeaky toys and being careful to be gentle when bathing can all help an anxious dog at bathtime, and owners should use a muzzle if their dog becomes aggressive during bathtime.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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However, the enthusiasm was short-lived, as the sell-off on Monday revealed that investors remain anxious about the uncertainties regarding the frequency and magnitude of potential rate cuts.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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With the exception of the Russell 2000, which gained 1%, none of the major indices bothered to get out of bed the day after Christmas.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The technology behind an LLM is sufficiently advanced because the people using it have not bothered to understand it.—
Elizabeth Lopatto,
The Verge,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Faced with punishment from school administrators, Westman appeared alternately nervous and nonchalant, the former employee said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
29 Aug. 2025
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While most dogs don’t love pills, all dogs love a tasty treat, making these calming hemp chews an excellent choice for your nervous pup.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
28 Aug. 2025
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Unlike taking space to cool down, which is a much healthier strategy, the silent treatment is used specifically to make the other partner feel uneasy.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The pair form an uneasy and sometimes humorous alliance while uncovering a drug ring revolving around a dangerous alien narcotic.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Troubled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troubled. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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