troubled
Pronunciation: [ˈtrʌb.əld]
Word
Context: “emotion/mental state”
(adjective) when someone feels worried, upset, or anxious about something. If you are troubled, it means something is bothering you and you can’t stop thinking about it.
Example
She felt troubled about her upcoming test, but she studied hard.
Example
He was not troubled at all; he was cheerful and relaxed.
Example
Why do you look so troubled today?
Context: “interpersonal dynamics”
(verb) to cause someone to feel worried or upset. If you troubled someone, it means you made them feel uncomfortable or concerned about something.
Example
The loud noise did not trouble the baby; she kept sleeping soundly.
Example
The news of the storm troubled everyone in the town.
Example
Did anything trouble you during the meeting?
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