Troubled definition

(1) Characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

"Effects of the struggle will be violent and disruptive"

"Riotous times"

"These troubled areas"

"The tumultuous years of his administration"

"A turbulent and unruly childhood"

(2) Characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

"Troubled areas"

"Fell into a troubled sleep"

"A troubled expression"

"Troubled teenagers"