troubled

/tɹˈʌbə‍ld/

/ˈtɹəbəɫd/

troubled

(of a person) anxious or worried

antonyms : untroubled

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

synonyms : disruptive

Examples

1. His ideas caused real dissension within the party at first, but he poured oil on troubled waters in last night's speech.

2. We don’t want to enter the troubled waters of race and religion.

3. The situation was terrible, but like many politicians he was attracted by troubled waters.

4. It's called fishing in troubled waters, something you know very little about.