Untroubled

Untroubled is an adjective used to describe a state free from worry, distress, or disturbance. It can refer to a person’s mental state, a situation, or a physical setting that feels calm and undisturbed. In literary usage, it often conveys a sense of serenity and simplicity, emphasizing stability rather than tension.

Etymology and form: The word is formed from the prefix un- attached to troubled. Troubled derives from Old French troublier or troubl[e] meaning to disturb, with roots tied to disturbance and upheaval. The construction untroubled dates from Middle English and has become common in modern usage to denote absence of trouble.

Usage: In everyday language, untroubled describes people who are not currently worried or anxious, or places and times that are calm. Examples: The mind was untroubled by doubt. The river flowed untroubled through the valley. In poetry and prose, it can convey idealized calm or, occasionally, a tone of complacency. Antonyms include troubled, anxious, disturbed, and agitated.

Related terms include serenity, tranquility, and unruffled. See also peace of mind and calmness.