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(Entry 1 of 2)
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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troubled
verb
past tense of trouble
Synonyms & Antonyms of troubled (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to experience concern or anxiety
- don't trouble about me—I'll be fine
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- gave a hang
- (or cared a hang),
- sweat blood
- (or sweated blood)
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2
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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- fettered,
- hampered,
- hamstrung,
- handicapped,
- held back,
- held up,
- hindered,
- hobbled,
- impeded,
- inhibited,
- interfered (with),
- manacled,
- obstructed,
- shackled,
- tied up,
- trammeled
- (or trammelled)
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The first known use of troubled was in the 14th century
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