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
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Indeed, the belief that America’s destiny is larger than a troubled present assists the evasion.
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Literary Hub,
15 June 2026
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
False indigos can grow in dry or moist soils, don't require fertilizer, and are rarely troubled by deer or pests.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Adjective
Conjuring the troubled inner life of a young, successful Buenos Aires fashion designer with an uncommon mix of stylistic rigor and feeling, the film frays your nerves.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Indeed, the belief that America’s destiny is larger than a troubled present assists the evasion.
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Literary Hub,
15 June 2026
Verb
One’s troubled and remembers it as being the huddling spot for a UFO cult, the other has a different take.
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
False indigos can grow in dry or moist soils, don't require fertilizer, and are rarely troubled by deer or pests.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for troubled
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The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.
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Hollywood insider Rob Shuter is reporting that guests to the wedding are worried about the itinerary and the scale of the celebration.
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As was to be expected of these people, nothing had been disturbed.
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Be sure to use the powder sparingly and in areas where it won't be disturbed or pose dust-inhalation risks, adds Ellis.
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Though fans are anxious to see Andrade return to more events, her job in Rio is done.
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Homeless, his body torn, Odysseus needs to get back to her and Telemachus, his anxious son, and to clean up the mess.
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Global economies have already weighed energy options beyond the Middle East, as the war in Iran has put irreversible pressure on the oil industry, according to Karen Young, a researcher at Columbia University.
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How that is playing out in terms of stylistic difference will have to be weighed by bootleg-favoring Dylanologists who are more attuned to the subtleties of band interplay.
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Play was held up after some upset fans threw things onto the field after the controversial offside call.
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Usually, when the USMNT enters the knockout stage in the World Cup, they’re considered the underdogs, hoping to be scrappy to force an upset.
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The messaging bothered Al-Shaair deeply and still does.
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Neighbors bothered by crowing or other issues can file nuisance complaints with Animal Care and Control.
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At Clis boutique in Melrose Park, owner Jeimmy Espina is nervous and overwhelmed by the number of dead and injured in her home country.
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Apple head honchos are nervous about cybersecurity – and one reason might be a recent supply chain attack on supplier Tata, the largest Indian company of its kind to ink a partnership with the front-running American smartphone company.
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The guests enjoy the food and don’t seem inconvenienced by the fish bones.
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Haven’t we all been similarly inconvenienced on vacation?
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“Troubled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troubled. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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