Troubled Definition & Meaning
troubled
- adjective
- characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need; "troubled areas"; "fell into a troubled sleep"; "a troubled expression"; "troubled teenagers"
- 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:
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"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
Words that rhyme with troubled
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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- What does troubled mean?
- characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need; "troubled areas"; "fell into a troubled sleep"; "a troubled expression"; "troubled teenagers" 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"
- What part of speech is troubled?
- Troubled is an adjective.
- How many definitions does troubled have?
- Troubled has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).