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troubled

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verb

past tense of trouble

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Recent Examples of troubled
Adjective
Before the trouble starts, Levon is beloved by all, with co-workers bringing him homemade meals and his boss, Joe Garcia (Michael Peña), giving the troubled ex-commando a chance to go straight. Peter Debruge, Variety, 26 Mar. 2025 The people affected by the decision come from the region’s most troubled countries. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025 Setting: The Maldives Main Characters Patrick Schwarzenegger as Tristan Kennedy A charismatic but troubled political scion trying to escape his family’s legacy. Martine Paris, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 The former had Tom Hardy as a troubled guy named Locke watching his life unravel during a feature-length road trip. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for troubled
Recent Examples of Synonyms for troubled
Adjective
  • The analysts are worried about the software provider’s earnings in an environment where the federal budget is being cut.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2025
  • If the Yankees are worried about pitching, Kevin Cash isn’t with his Rays.
    Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The mineral can stay airborne for days once disturbed, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
    Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The relationship quickly unearthed something that disturbed him.
    Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The characters are believably upset and irrational for much of the play.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
  • This resulted in the anonymous poster feeling guilty and upset.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Burt was estimated to be over 90-years-old and weighed a staggering 700kg, per The Independent.
    Latoya Gayle, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • According to the organization's website, Burt was 16 feet, 8 inches long and weighed more than 1,500 pounds.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • As the end of the sale nears, the company running things becomes more and more anxious to sell as much of the merchandise as possible.
    Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
  • But all around the country, the next generation of doctors has been spending the past few days anxious to learn what awaits them after finishing medical school.
    Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • With the exception of the Russell 2000, which gained 1%, none of the major indices bothered to get out of bed the day after Christmas.
    JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • In fact, if you can’t be bothered even to reach for the remote to select this new button, the latest firmware update will also automatically start playing the next episode after a countdown.
    John Archer, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • If people are scared and nervous, that in and of itself is harm.
    Stephen Daw, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Dogs might feel scared and nervous or have separation anxiety while home alone.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Inflation, perhaps stiffened by tariffs, and uncertainty over the future of the labor market have left consumers feeling uneasy.
    DeArbea Walker, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • But the Armageddon-level stakes of unrest in the region should make anyone uneasy about mishaps.
    Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2025

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“Troubled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troubled. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.

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