a little troubled

Frequency: 6.28.7 per million words

Indicates a small amount of worry.

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Examples (10)

  • She seemed a little troubled by the news of the unexpected delay.
  • He felt a little troubled after the difficult conversation with his boss.
  • The child looked a little troubled when asked about his missing toy.
  • I was a little troubled by her sudden departure without saying goodbye.
  • Even though she smiled, her eyes showed she was a little troubled by something.
  • The economist admitted he was a little troubled by the latest market trends.
  • Don't be a little troubled by minor setbacks; they are part of the learning process.
  • Seeing his friend so quiet and withdrawn made him a little troubled.
  • She woke up feeling a little troubled by a strange and vivid dream.
  • His usually cheerful demeanor was a little troubled today, suggesting something was wrong.