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
Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
James, for one, has been deeply troubled for years about Fox News Channel’s right-wing programming and about other aspects of the family business.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Andrew Raine, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
What troubled his peers most were strange cases where the heat distribution might be sharply irregular — like a rod that is exactly half cold and half hot.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
With Safdie taking home Silver Lion for directing at Venice, the buzz is growing louder surrounding Johnson’s vulnerable turn as the troubled athlete.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
James, for one, has been deeply troubled for years about Fox News Channel’s right-wing programming and about other aspects of the family business.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Venezuelan economy has long been troubled by chronic inefficiencies and historically subject to hyperinflationary cycles.
—Andrew Raine, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
What troubled his peers most were strange cases where the heat distribution might be sharply irregular — like a rod that is exactly half cold and half hot.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for troubled
Adjective
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Small business owners, who rely on social media to promote and sell their products, were especially worried with a busy festive season looming.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Parents are worried not just about getting food on the table, but whether that food is good for their kids.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Vic and Cali hadn’t wanted a wedding, but this had disturbed Vic’s parents.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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Some civil servants working to bolster democracy around the world and at home, for example, were disturbed by shifts in foreign policy.—
Yvonne Zylan,
The Conversation,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Danni-Elle Townsend, who’s made a solid impression in PPA internationals this year, was upset in the first round by 43-yr old qualifier and eventual Bronze medalist from Japan Rika Fujiwara, a former WTA tennis pro who toured for more than 20 years before retiring from Tennis in 2020.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Mourners, many of whom were visibly upset and wearing Walmart uniforms, placed electric candles at the memorial.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Monica Di Giacomo weighed 320 pounds and no trainer would take her on.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Harris briefly weighed a run for governor of California before ruling it out in July, leaving open the possibility of another presidential campaign in 2028.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Research in attachment theory tells us that people with anxious attachment tendencies often monitor signs of availability and care in their partners.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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While all of his children enjoy supporting him at his fights, María is the one who gets the most anxious, according to Canelo.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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No one has bothered to figure out the degree to which that alters the scaling laws of AI models until now.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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The two were hardly bothered, though.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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FurHaven Calming Cuddler Donut Pet Bed A fluffy bed that surrounds your dog with warmth can be great for relieving anxiety and calming down a nervous pet.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Even with the mixed indications for winter golf, course owners are nervous, NCGOA CEO Jay Karen said on a video call.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Although the subsequent road closures inconvenienced a small, vocal minority – among them DJ Diplo and comedian Chris Rock ‒ most attendees happily splashed through the mud until the roads dried up.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Even though inconvenienced, prioritizing safety is greatly appreciated.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Troubled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troubled. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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