troubled (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈtrʌbld/
Definition
Experiencing difficulties, anxiety, or distress.
Examples
He looked at his troubled reflection in the mirror.
The company has been troubled by a series of financial setbacks.
She was worried about her troubled son who had been skipping school.
How to Use troubled
- troubled by (prepositional phrase)
- Experiencing difficulties or anxiety caused by something. — "The airline has been troubled by a series of pilot strikes."
- troubled by the thought of (prepositional phrase)
- Feeling anxious or uneasy when considering a particular idea or possibility. — "She was troubled by the thought of leaving her family behind."
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