Pronunciation

/trʌbl/

Definitions

Noun

• trouble: 1. An issue, difficulty, or problem that causes difficulty or hardship. “She was having financial trouble paying her bills.”
  • Synonyms: difficulty, adversity, hardship, issue, problem, predicament

2. A state of disturbance or disorder, often causing concern. “The area has been experiencing political trouble lately.”

3. A person’s act of causing annoyance or disruption. “His constant mischief caused no end of trouble.”

Verb

• trouble: 1. To cause difficulty or annoyance for someone. “Don’t trouble yourself with it; I can handle it myself.”
  • Synonyms: harass, vex, inconvenience, bother, disturb

2. To seek or engage in a conflict or dispute. “They were having trouble resolving their differences.”

Adjective

• troublesome: Causing problems or difficulty. “Her troublesome behavior disrupted the class.”

Adverb

• troubled: 1. Characterized by difficulty or worry. “He had a troubled expression on his face.”
  • Synonym: distressed

2. Causing trouble or difficulty. “The project was troubled by numerous setbacks.”

Phrases

• “Get into trouble” means to encounter difficulties or consequences.
• “Ease someone’s trouble” is to help alleviate their problems or difficulties.
• “Free from trouble” describes a peaceful or uneventful situation.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The company faced financial trouble due to the recession.”
• Verb: “She tried to trouble the kids into doing their homework.”
• Adjective: “The troubled teenager sought counseling to address his issues.”
• Adverb: “His troubled past made it hard for him to trust people.”

Synonyms (Noun)

• Difficulty, adversity, hardship, issue, predicament, concern

Synonyms (Verb)

• Harass, vex, inconvenience, bother, irritate, agitate