troubled adjective
[more troubled; most troubled] 1 : worried or anxious
▪ a troubled expression/look ▪ She seemed troubled about something. 2 : having many problems
▪ a troubled child/student ▪ These have been troubled times. ▪ a troubled marriage/relationship
▪ a troubled expression/look ▪ She seemed troubled about something.
▪ a troubled child/student ▪ These have been troubled times. ▪ a troubled marriage/relationship
troubled waters
: a difficult or confusing situation
▪ He entered the troubled waters of the college application process.
▪ He entered the troubled waters of the college application process.
