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- Seeing his friend so quiet and withdrawn made him a little troubled.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.