Meaning & use
troubled
Experiencing worry, distress, or difficulty, or showing signs of disorder and unrest.
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The troubled teenager finally opened up to a counselor about his fears.
Investors grew nervous about the company's increasingly troubled finances.
A note on using this word
Troubled can describe a person's emotional state or a situation, like a troubled economy or relationship.
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