troubled
Translation
worried, anxious, problematic
Examples
She had a troubled expression on her face.
She had a troubled expression on her face.
He came from a troubled background.
He came from a troubled background.
The country has a troubled history.
The country has a troubled history.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) troubled ((noun)) used before a noun to describe something full of problems She has a troubled past.
((to look/seem)) troubled to appear worried or anxious You look troubled. Is everything okay?
((to be)) troubled ((by sth.)) to be worried by something He was troubled by the news.
Similar Words
Synonyms: worried, anxious, distressed; Antonyms: calm, peaceful, untroubled
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to trouble'. It describes a state of being affected by trouble.
Memory Tips
Someone who is 'troubled' is 'full of trouble'.