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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a troubled young" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a young person who is experiencing difficulties or challenges, often in a psychological or emotional context.
Example: "The story revolves around a troubled young artist who struggles to find his place in the world."
Alternatives: "a distressed young" or "a troubled youth".
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The Millers' film follows the quest of a troubled young man to track down his equally troubled birth mother.
Mr. Buntrock presents Flora, the sister, as a troubled young woman, perhaps with a developmental disorder.
"Fresh" (1994) Jackson as a speed-chess-playing mentor to a troubled young chess genius.
It was a sad and unconvincing performance from a troubled young man.
It may have been too much for a troubled young player.
He is a young god -- a troubled young god, we know now.
Juror 2 agreed that Mr. Mohamed was a troubled young man.
She was a troubled young lady with mental health issues exacerbated by substance misuse.
The titular "wizard" is a troubled young boy, played by Luke Edwards.
District Attorney Joseph W. Carroll of Chester County described Mr. Barlow as a troubled young man.
Already New Yorkers have seen a troubled young man slash a Muslim taxi driver with a knife.
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