Trouble
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɹʌb.əl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Trouble is a noun meaning A distressing or dangerous situation.
Meaning
A distressing or dangerous situation.
More Meanings
- A difficulty, problem, condition, or action contributing to such a situation.
- A person liable to place others or themselves in such a situation.
- The state of being troubled, disturbed, or distressed mentally; unease, disquiet.
- Objectionable feature of something or someone; problem, drawback, weakness, failing, or shortcoming.
- Violent or turbulent occurrence or event; unrest, disturbance.
- Efforts taken or expended, typically beyond the normal required.
- Difficulty in doing something.
Example Sentences
The trouble was a leaking brake line.
He was in trouble when the rain started.
Lest the fiend […] some new trouble raise.
Your trouble is that you quit too readily.
Word Forms
- troubles
- troubling
- troubled
Synonyms for trouble
Depending on context, synonyms include bind, calvary, cauldron, cross, difficulty, dilemma.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hassle, disturb, worry, upset, distress, cark.
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