Expresses that something is unmanageable or hopeless; a remark of being at a loss over a problem.
この機械は古くて部品も手に入らず、困った問題だ。
This machine is old and parts are no longer available — it's a troublesome problem.
宿題が多すぎて、週末も休めないなんて困った。
There is so much homework that I can't rest on the weekend — that's a problem.
手続きが複雑で誰に聞いても同じ答えがなく、困ったものだ。
The procedure is complicated and no one gives the same answer — it's really troubling.
Indicates inconvenience, awkwardness, or an embarrassing/unwelcome situation.
こんな忙しい時に来られては困ったよ。
It's inconvenient that you came at such a busy time.
彼の遅刻は会議の進行に影響して困った。
His lateness affected the progress of the meeting and was troublesome.
急に写真を撮られて、ちょっと困った表情をした。
He was suddenly photographed and made a slightly awkward expression.
Conveys being disturbed, distressed, or troubled emotionally or mentally.
あの子供が泣いてばかりで母親は本当に困った顔をしていた。
The child kept crying and the mother looked really distressed.
彼の態度が急に変わってしまい、友人たちは皆困ったと言っていた。
His behavior suddenly changed, and his friends all said they were troubled.
病気の兆候があって日々が不安で、本当に困った状況だ。
There are signs of illness and daily life is anxious — truly a distressing situation.