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troubled
adjective
Characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
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ˈtɹʌbl̩d
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adjective
Characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
“Troubled areas”
adjective
Characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
“Effects of the struggle will be violent and disruptive”
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Troubled areas
Fell into a troubled sleep
A troubled expression
Troubled teenagers
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
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