untroubled

/ˌən-ˈtrə-bəld/ (ame, mw)

untroubled — 形容詞

  • untroubledpositive
  • more untroubledcomparative
  • most untroubledsuperlative

1. not feeling worried, upset, or affected by something that would normally cause s

1.形容詞B2
釋義

不受困擾

不受煩惱或問題影響

not feeling worried, upset, or affected by something that would normally cause stress or concern.

例句

Gabriela remained untroubled by the criticism from her coworkers.

Gabriela 對同事的批評仍然不受困擾。

pattern: untroubled by + [source of concern]

Ritu felt completely untroubled about her decision to switch careers.

Ritu 對自己轉換工作的決定完全不以為意。

pattern: untroubled about + [decision/issue]

同義詞
  • unworried

    more informal, common in everyday speech

  • carefree

    suggests a happier, lighter state; implies freedom from any responsibilities

  • unconcerned

    can carry a negative tone of not caring enough

反義詞
  • troubled

    direct opposite; feeling worried or upset

  • disturbed

    stronger, implies being mentally affected or unsettled

用法筆記

Commonly followed by 'by' (untroubled by + noun) or 'about' (untroubled about + noun). The subject is typically a person or a living creature.

常見錯誤

❌He was untroubled about the exam results when he should have been worried.
✅He was unconcerned about the exam results when he should have been worried.
💡'untroubled' is neutral or positive; it sounds odd when the speaker wants to express disapproval of the person's attitude.

2. calm, peaceful, and free from any worries, fears, or doubts — used to describe a

2.形容詞C1
釋義

平靜；安詳

內心平靜、無憂無慮

calm, peaceful, and free from any worries, fears, or doubts — used to describe a person's state of mind or the appearance of a scene or place.

例句

The surface of the lake was untroubled, reflecting the mountains like a perfect mirror.

湖面平靜無波，像完美的鏡子般映照著群山。

collocation: untroubled + [body of water]

Camille had an untroubled expression on her face during the long flight.

Camille 在長途飛行中臉上始終掛著安詳的表情。

collocation: untroubled expression

同義詞
  • serene

    similar register; often used for landscapes and faces

  • tranquil

    suggests a stillness and quietness, often of a place

  • placid

    focus on the smooth, undisturbed surface of water or a calm temperament

反義詞
  • troubled

    direct opposite; full of worries or doubts

  • agitated

    restless or disturbed, opposite of peaceful calm

  • anxious

    feeling worried or nervous

用法筆記

More common in literary or descriptive writing than in everyday conversation. Often describes natural scenes (a lake, the sea, the sky) or a person's facial expression.

常見錯誤

❌The baby was untroubled.' (when simply meaning she was not crying)
✅The baby was calm and content.
💡'untroubled' is too literary for a simple everyday observation about a baby.