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She looked troubled after hearing the news.
What does Troubled mean?
worried, upset, or having problems.
Dictionary definition
Troubled describes someone or something that is worried, upset, having problems, or facing difficulty.
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Troubled in a sentence
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The teacher helped a troubled group talk through the problem.
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A troubled character may need support before making a wise decision.
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What does troubled mean?
Troubled means worried, upset, or facing difficulty.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to troubled?
Worried is close because a troubled person feels concern or distress.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for troubled?
Calm contrasts with troubled because it means peaceful and not upset.
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WordTroubled.
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MeaningTroubled means worried, upset, or having problems.
ExampleExample: She looked troubled after hearing the news.
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- Syllables
- trub · uld
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- uld
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- Put a little extra energy on trub.
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Synonyms
Words like Troubled
worriedFeeling concern or unease.
distressedVery upset or troubled.
concernedFeeling care or worry about something.
Antonyms
Opposite words
calmPeaceful and not upset.
unworriedNot feeling concern or anxiety.
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Troubled word family
Base word
troubled
adjective
troubled
Worried, upset, or having problems.
noun
trouble
A problem or difficulty.
adjective
troubling
Causing worry or concern.
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