# troubled waters

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Difficulties, chaos, tribulations, or other confusing and problematic aspects of a situation.
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see troubled, water.; water that is stirred up with high waves, chaotic currents, etc., and therefore difficult to navigate.

## Source
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