Cool MateTroubled
UK /["/ˈtrʌbld/"]/US /["/ˈtrʌbld/"]/
Definition
worried and anxious
In simple words: having problems or difficulties
Examples
- She looked into his troubled face.
- She still felt vaguely troubled by it all.
- a troubled marriage
- We live in **troubled times**.
- a singer with an extremely troubled past
- financially troubled companies
Usage notes
Use 'troubled' to describe people or situations facing issues. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts, as it can sound heavy or serious.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of a 'trouble maker' who causes problems.
Collocations
- be
- feel
- look
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- at
- by
- be
- feel
- look
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- at
- by
Synonyms
- distressed
- worried
- concerned
- anxious
- bothered
Antonyms
- untroubled
- content
- calm
Common mistakes
- Confusing with 'trouble' as a verb or noun.
- Using it to describe things that are not serious, like a minor inconvenience.
- Mistakenly thinking it only refers to emotional issues.