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troubled

Pronunciation: [ˈtrʌb.əld]

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Learn how to use troubled in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce troubled

Pronunciation: [ˈtrʌb.əld]

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