Synonyms for
Troubled
Definition
feeling or showing distress or anxiety
Synonyms & similar words
disturb
inconvenience
bother
unhinge
disruptive
putout
discommode
troubleoneself
ail
untroubled
turbulent
incommode
disquiet
disorder
cark
pain
riotous
distract
perturb
tumultuous
trouble
upset
disoblige
inconvenienceoneself
worried
upset
distressed
anxious
concerned
bothered
fretful
uneasy
agitated
perturbed
nervous
tense
restless
unease
disquiet
angst
turmoil
doubtful
uneasiness
worry
Synonyms by register
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Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- troubled waters
- troubled mind
- troubled economy
- troubled times
- troubled sleep
- troubled by
- deeply troubled
Word family
Usage note
Often used to describe a state of mental or emotional distress, or a situation that is unstable or problematic. Can also refer to a physical ailment or disturbance.
Example sentences
- The troubled dog was barking all night long.
- The troubled student was having a hard time understanding the math problem.
- The troubled woman was feeling overwhelmed by her responsibilities.
- The troubled neighborhood was known for its high crime rate.
- The troubled economy was causing unemployment to rise.
Quotes
A troubled mind is like a stormy sea.
The only way to deal with a troubled past is to face it head on.
Every person is a troubled artist struggling with his own creativity.