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troubled

adj.
US //ˈtɹəbəɫd// UK //tɹˈʌbəld// trou·bled
  1. 1 worried or anxious (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    feeling worried, unhappy, or full of stress.

    characterised by mental or emotional distress; exhibiting signs of worry or anxiety.

    Example

    He had a troubled look on his face after reading the letter.

    Example

    The therapist noted her troubled expression, which suggested that the recent events had taken a significant toll on her mental well-being.
  2. 2 having many problems (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    having a lot of problems, difficulties, or violence.

    beset by problems, conflict, or social and political unrest.

    Example

    The company has a troubled history of losing money and changing bosses.

    Example

    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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