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
💡 Concept
having many problems or difficulties; worried or anxious
🎵 Rhyme
When troubles doubled, his stress just bubbled!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈtrʌbəld/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtrʌbəld/
🌳Etymology
Roottrouble
Suffix--d
🎵Rhyme
bubbleddoubledrubbled
bubbled
doubled
rubbled
🔗Collocations
troubled times
troubled teenager
troubled mind
troubled relationship
troubled waters
deeply troubled
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“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
Synonyms
worrieddistressedanxiousdisturbedupset
Antonyms
calmpeacefulserene
Related
troubletroublesometroublingproblemdifficulty
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