troubled at

Frequency: 5.86.4 per million words

Used to indicate the cause of worry, often a situation or event.

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Examples (10)

  • She felt deeply troubled at the sudden change in plans.
  • The community was greatly troubled at the news of the factory closure.
  • He looked troubled at the sight of the empty cradle.
  • Many investors are troubled at the volatility of the stock market.
  • I was rather troubled at his lack of concern for the environment.
  • The children appeared troubled at the prospect of moving to a new city.
  • She had been troubled at the thought of facing him again.
  • The organization is seriously troubled at the rise in poverty rates.
  • Despite her calm exterior, she was deeply troubled at the injustice.
  • We will be troubled at any attempt to undermine democracy.