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Synonyms & Similar Words
difficulty
problem
issue
concern
worry
distress
hardship
adversity
misfortune
calamity
disaster
predicament
quandary
dilemma
plight
strait
mess
hassle
inconvenience
nuisance
bother
annoyance
vexation
frustration
irritation
aggravation
exasperation
tribulation
affliction
suffering
pain
misery
sorrow
grief
angst
unease
discomfort
unrest
turmoil
upheaval
chaos
confusion
disorder
mayhem
bedlam
Meaning of Trouble
According to Merriam-Webster, trouble refers to a state of distress, affliction, or difficulty, or a person or thing that causes distress or difficulty.
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines trouble as a state of anxiety, worry, or distress, or a problem or difficulty that needs to be dealt with.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes trouble as a problem or difficulty, or a feeling of worry or anxiety.
Example Uses
- The company is in trouble due to financial difficulties and may have to file for bankruptcy.
- She's been having trouble sleeping lately, so she's been feeling tired and irritable.
- The new policy has caused trouble for many employees, who are struggling to adapt to the changes.
- He got into trouble at school for skipping classes and not doing his homework.
- The city is experiencing trouble with its transportation system, with frequent delays and cancellations.