Troubled

Pronunciation: /ˈtrʌbəld/

Definitions of troubled

adjective causing distress or worry; feeling or showing discomfort or concern

Example Sentences

A1 She looked troubled when she couldn't find her keys.

A2 The troubled boy had a difficult time adjusting to his new school.

B1 The troubled economy led to widespread layoffs.

B2 The troubled relationship between the two countries escalated into a full-blown conflict.

C1 The troubled past of the politician came back to haunt him during the election campaign.

C2 The troubled artist's latest work received critical acclaim for its raw emotion and depth.

Examples of troubled in a Sentence

formal The troubled economy has led to widespread job losses.

informal She looked troubled when I asked her about the project.

slang I could tell he was really troubled about the breakup.

figurative The troubled waters of their relationship finally calmed down after they talked it out.

Grammatical Forms of troubled

• past tense: troubled
• plural: troubled
• comparative: more troubled
• superlative: most troubled
• present tense: trouble
• future tense: will trouble
• perfect tense: have troubled
• continuous tense: troubling
• singular: troubled
• positive degree: troubled
• infinitive: to trouble
• gerund: troubling
• participle: troubling

Origin and Evolution of troubled

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'troubled' originated from the Old French word 'troubler' which means to disturb or agitate.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'troubled' has retained its meaning of causing distress or worry, but has also expanded to encompass a broader range of emotional and mental disturbances.