Synonyms for troubled
trou·bled

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1. troubledadjective

   characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

   "troubled areas"; "fell into a troubled sleep"; "a troubled expression"; "troubled teenagers"

   Synonyms:
   disruptive, tumultuous, riotous, turbulent

   Antonyms:
   untroubled, undisturbed, dreamless, carefree, unworried, unconcerned, trouble-free, unmolested, quiet, clear

2. disruptive, riotous, troubled, tumultuous, turbulentadjective

   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"

   Synonyms:
   luxuriant, profuse, fast, lush, debauched, riotous, libertine, turbulent, dissolute, tumultuous, roiling, disruptive, degraded, roiled, churning, dissipated, exuberant, roily, degenerate, profligate

   Antonyms:
   unworried, untroubled, carefree, unmolested, trouble-free, unconcerned, undisturbed, clear, quiet, dreamless

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1. List of paraphrases for "troubled":

   restive, turbulent, disturbed, disordered, confused, volatile, disrupted, tormented, agitated, restless, concussed, beleaguered, flustered, choppy, tumultuous, difficult, unsettled, stumbling, concerned, problematic, distressed

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1. Kristie Puckett-Williams:

   The people of Elizabeth City are just deeply, deeply troubled by this, there is a racial divide amongst the city and county and this has only widened the divide.

2. David Johnson:

   Shareholders in this troubled sector are likely relieved that( Arch Coal's) management is exploring options to maximize value to the benefit of all stakeholders.

3. Audrey Hepburn:

   It's sad if people think that's (homemaking) a dull existance, [but] you can't just buy an apartment and furnish it and walk away. It's the flowers you choose, the music you play, the smile you have waiting. I want it to be gay and cheerful, a haven in this troubled world. I don't want my husband and children to come home and find a rattled woman. Our era is already rattled enough, isn't it?

4. Mark Huddleston:

   I am troubled by many things in the language guide, especially the suggestion that the use of the term 'American' is misplaced or offensive, the only UNH policy on speech is that it is free and unfettered on our campuses. It is ironic that what was probably a well-meaning effort to be 'sensitive' proves offensive to many people, myself included.

5. Ben Remocker:

   We're going to be troubled by this, i think the sailors are probably going to cross their fingers they aren't going to get sick.