trouble
trouble Lexical Profile
trouble Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A state of difficulty, distress, misfortune, or adversity that causes worry or hardship.
"The small business ran into financial trouble during the economic downturn."
Extra effort, exertion, or inconvenience willingly undertaken to accomplish a task.
"She went to great trouble to prepare a traditional meal for the visiting scholars."
A situation in which one faces blame, punishment, or disciplinary action from an authority.
"The students knew they would be in serious trouble if they missed the final examination."
A malfunction, defect, or chronic ailment affecting a machine, system, or part of the body.
"The pilot reported engine trouble shortly after takeoff and returned to the airfield."
Public unrest, civil disorder, or political conflict.
"Organizers worked closely with local leaders to prevent any trouble during the demonstration."
• verb
To cause mental distress, anxiety, or worry to someone.
"The sudden decline in bee populations continues to trouble environmental scientists."
To cause inconvenience, extra effort, or imposition to someone, often used in polite requests.
"May I trouble you for a copy of the conference schedule?"
To cause physical pain, discomfort, or recurrent affliction to someone.
"An old knee injury began to trouble the marathon runner halfway through the race."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French 'trouble' (verb 'troubler'), which derives from Late Latin 'turbulare' ('to make turbid or disturb'), ultimately from Latin 'turba' meaning 'turmoil, crowd, or uproar'.