Nota: La traducción de esta entrada está actualmente en revisión de calidad, por lo que parte del contenido se muestra temporalmente solo en inglés.
Esta entrada aún no se ha traducido a tu idioma, así que se muestra el original a continuación.
troubled
This word carries a heavy emotional weight, often suggesting a persistent or chronic state of instability rather than a momentary worry. When applied to a person's history or mind, it implies a deep-seated struggle, such as mental health issues or a traumatic upbringing, creating a sense of fragility or brokenness.
In a social or political context, it describes environments characterized by volatility, conflict, and systemic failure. It evokes an image of a situation that is not merely difficult, but actively unstable and prone to further collapse.
Meanings
Examples
He had a troubled childhood and struggled to fit in at school.
The company is currently facing a troubled financial period.
She looked at me with a troubled expression on her face.
I cannot stop thinking about the accident; it has really troubled me.
Why do you look so troubled? Tell me what is on your mind.
The king ruled over a troubled land torn apart by civil war.
Something about the witness's testimony troubled the detective.
I wonder if my decision to leave will trouble my parents.