Trouble

/ˈtrʌb.əl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A state of distress, difficulty, or worry.

She is in trouble because she didn't complete her homework.

An issue or problem that causes inconvenience.

The car kept breaking down, causing a lot of trouble during the road trip.

A disturbance or disorder.

There was trouble at the event when some guests started arguing.

verb

To cause distress, difficulty, or worry to someone.

Don't trouble yourself with my problems; I can handle them.

To intervene or disturb someone who is occupied or relaxed.

I hate to trouble you, but could you help me with this task?

To cause a problem or complication.

The unexpected rain troubled our outdoor plans.

Middle English truble, from Old French trouble, from Latin turbula (a disturbance)

in trouble

In a difficult situation.

get into trouble

Become involved in a problem or conflict.

troublemaker

A person who causes problems.

trouble on the horizon

Signs of impending problems.

no trouble at all

A phrase indicating that something is easy or not a bother.

distress

Extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.

difficulty

The state or condition of being hard to accomplish.

issue

An important topic or problem for debate or discussion.

In deep water

He's in deep water after that failed project.

In hot water

She found herself in hot water for missing the meeting.

Up the creek

I'm really up the creek without a paddle now.