troubled — having many problems or difficulties; worried or anxious
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having many problems or difficulties; worried or anxious
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtrʌbəld/
Example Sentences
- My computer has been troubled lately - it keeps showing me error messages even when I'm just trying to watch cat videos.
- She looked troubled after reading the exam results.
- The troubled student finally asked for help with his homework, which turned out to be rocket science... literally.
troubled
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtrʌbəld/]
having many problems or difficulties; worried or anxious
The driver looked troubled as he stared at the smoking engine on the side of the road.
The explorer looked troubled after his leg became caught in the giant steel trap.
The bubble grew to double its size, leaving the boy troubled by the overflowing foam.
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from French troubler, meaning 'to disturb or confuse'. Originally, it described the action of stirring water to make it murky or turbid, later extending metaphorically to signify disturbing one's peace of mind or creating chaos in situations.
Breakdown
trouble (confusion, disturbance) + -ed (past participle suffix), forming the adjective 'troubled' to describe a state of being disturbed or affected by worry.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My computer has been troubled lately - it keeps showing me error messages even when I'm just trying to watch cat videos.”
“She looked troubled after reading the exam results.”
“The troubled student finally asked for help with his homework, which turned out to be rocket science... literally.”
“The troubled economy affected many small businesses.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.