adjective
- experiencing problems, difficulties, or distress
- characterized by conflict, disorder, or instability
Examples
- She looked troubled after hearing the news.
- The company is going through troubled times.
- He has a troubled past that still affects him today.
- The troubled teenager needed counseling and support.
- The region has been troubled by conflict for decades.
- Her troubled expression showed how worried she was.
- The troubled waters made sailing dangerous.