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troubled

adjective

: worried or anxious

: having many problems

Full Definition of TROUBLED

1
a :  concerned, worried <troubled feelings about the decision>
b :  exhibiting emotional or behavioral problems <a program for troubled youth>
2
:  characterized by or indicative of trouble <our troubled cities> <a gray and troubled sky>
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First Known Use of TROUBLED

14th century

Related to TROUBLED

Synonyms
aflutter, antsy, anxious, atwitter, dithery, edgy, goosey, het up, hinky [slang], hung up, ill at ease, insecure, jittery, jumpy, nervy, perturbed, queasy (also queazy), tense, nervous, uneasy, unquiet, upset, uptight, worried
Antonyms
calm, collected, cool, easy, happy-go-lucky, nerveless, relaxed

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. troubled
  2. trouble
  3. troubled waters
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