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troubled

/ˈtɹʌbl̩d/ adjective B2
  1. Anxious, worried, careworn.
  2. Afflicted by difficulties. · The troubled Internet company announced another round of layoffs last week.· If you're southbound you shouldn't be troubled by any rain this morning.
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But the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman, not being made of flesh, were not troubled by the scent of the flowers.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 49 · B2
When the Partridge was put into the poultry-yard, they struck at it and followed it about, so that the Partridge became grievously troubled and supposed that he was thus evilly treated because he was a stranger.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 82 · B2
The country policeman was unnerved and troubled by the tremendous responsibility which had come so suddenly upon him.
The Valley of Fear, p. 27 · C1
His face was disturbed and troubled, while his clothes were disarranged and untidy.
A Study in Scarlet, p. 66 · B2

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