Word
troubled
Phoneticstrou·bled, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtɹəbəɫd/
UK/tɹˈʌbəld/
Definitions
01worried or anxious
B1 · Intermediate
adj. feeling worried, unhappy, or full of stress.
adj. characterised by mental or emotional distress; exhibiting signs of worry or anxiety.
Español:emproblemado
“He had a troubled look on his face after reading the letter.”
“The therapist noted her troubled expression, which suggested that the recent events had taken a significant toll on her mental well-being.”
02having many problems
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. having a lot of problems, difficulties, or violence.
adj. beset by problems, conflict, or social and political unrest.
日本語:物騒※
“The company has a troubled history of losing money and changing bosses.”
“The diplomat spent years working in the troubled region, attempting to mediate between factions that had been at war for decades.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “troubled” in context.
Verb
01. appear troubled
“He appeared troubled during the meeting, though he refused to say what was wrong.”
verb + adj
02. soothe a troubled mind
“Listening to classical music often helped to soothe his troubled mind after a long day.”
verb + adj + noun
Adjective
03. deeply troubled
“The counselor was deeply troubled by the young man's lack of remorse.”
adv + adj
04. troubled by the news
“She looked visibly troubled by the news of the impending layoffs.”
adj + prep + noun
05. troubled history
“The two neighboring countries share a long and troubled history of border disputes.”
adj + noun
06. troubled waters
“The new CEO was hired specifically to navigate the company through troubled waters.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. troubled conscience
“He couldn't sleep at night, burdened by a troubled conscience over the lie he had told.”
adj + noun
08. troubled youth
“The charity provides mentorship programs for troubled youth in the inner city.”
adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“For his follow-up, Newlands, himself billed as a “neurodivergent writer”, focuses on a troubled young man.” “I've got kids."
Oscar Selby, who researches troubled High Streets at the Centre for Cities think tank, sees them as a "bellwether" for the wider economy.” Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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