troubled by

Frequency: 8.329.0 per million words

Very common way to indicate the cause of worry.

troubledtroubled + PREPOSITION

Categories:

by

Examples (10)

  • He was deeply troubled by the news.
  • Many residents are troubled by the constant noise from the construction site.
  • She felt troubled by the increasing inequality in society.
  • The CEO was troubled by the company's declining profits.
  • I'm particularly troubled by the lack of empathy shown by some officials.
  • The child was visibly troubled by the sudden change in routine.
  • Scientists are greatly troubled by the rapid rate of climate change.
  • Are you still troubled by the decision to move abroad?
  • He admitted to being troubled by the unanswered questions surrounding the incident.
  • The community leaders were troubled by the rise in youth unemployment.