Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Joseph Hall (1574–1656), bishop of Norwich, religious writer, and satirist. From over- + troubled, probably after over-trouble.
Definition of over-troubled in US English:
over-troubled
adjectiveˌəʊvəˈtrʌbld
Excessively troubled.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Joseph Hall (1574–1656), bishop of Norwich, religious writer, and satirist. From over- + troubled, probably after over-trouble.