Troubled Definition

troubled
adjective
  1. characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need; "troubled areas"; "fell into a troubled sleep"; "a troubled expression"; "troubled teenagers"
  2. characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination; "effects of the struggle will be violent and disruptive"; "riotous times"; "these troubled areas"; "the tumultuous years of his administration"; "a turbulent and unruly childhood"

"Troubled" in song lyrics

See how troubled is used in real songs:

  • "My grade school days left me troubled"
    Penhead f/ Mr. Blackston — Hostilities in Me
  • "That all the neighbour caves, as seeming troubled,"
    William Shakespeare — Venus and Adonis
  • "For oft the eye mistakes, the brain being troubled."
    William Shakespeare — Venus and Adonis

Usage tips for "troubled"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "troubled" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for troubled to find words that pair well.

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