trouble
trouble
Pronunciation
ˈtɹʌbl̩
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
ˈtrʌ
t: voiceless alveolar plosive
ɹ: alveolar approximant
ʌ: open-mid back unrounded vowel
bl̩
b: voiced bilabial plosive
l̩: voiced alveolar lateral liquid (syllabic)t
Word Form Variations
Noun:
trouble (singular)
Verb:
troubles (third-person singular present tense)
troubled (past tense)
troubling (present participle)
Adjective:
troublesome
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Noun
Definition: A state of difficulty or distress; a problem or complication.
Synonyms: difficulty, hardship, adversity, predicament, quandary
Antonyms: ease, comfort, peace, tranquility, serenity
Verb
Definition: To cause worry, annoyance, or difficulty to someone or something.
Synonyms: bother, disturb, upset, vex, annoy
Antonyms: soothe, calm, comfort, reassure, please
Adjective
Troublesome Definition: Causing difficulty or annoyance.
Synonyms: difficult, problematic, bothersome, vexing, annoying
Antonyms: easy, simple, straightforward, effortless, pleasant
Examples of Use
Noun:
News Article: "The company is facing trouble as its stock price continues to decline." (The New York Times)
Literature: "He was in trouble with the law." (Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist)
Everyday Speech: "I'm in trouble; I forgot to study for the test."
Song Lyrics: "She's got trouble, right now" (Elvis Presley, "Trouble")
Verb:
Newspaper Headline: "Rising Costs Trouble Businesses" (The Wall Street Journal)
Movie Script: "Don't trouble me when I'm working." (A common phrase in many films)
Everyday Speech: "The noise from the construction site is troubled the neighbors."
Adjective (Troublesome):
Book Review: "The plot was troublesome, full of unnecessary twists and turns." (The Guardian)
Blog Post: "Dealing with a troublesome neighbor can be a real headache."
Everyday Speech: "This math problem is really troublesome."
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Trouble
"Don't trouble trouble until trouble troubles you." — Anonymous
"Trouble is a part of your life, and if you don’t share it, you don’t give the person who loves you enough chance to love you enough." — Dinah Shore
"The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism." — Norman Vincent Peale
"Trouble is only opportunity in work clothes." — Henry J. Kaiser
"Expect trouble as an inevitable part of life and when it comes, hold your head high. Look it squarely in the eye and say, ‘I will be bigger than you. You cannot defeat me.’" — Ann Landers
"When trouble comes, focus on God’s ability to care for you." — Charles Stanley
"Trouble is part of your test; it’s there to strengthen you, not to break you." — Anonymous
"The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you’re still a rat." — Lily Tomlin
"We can throw stones, complain about them, stumble on them, climb over them, or build with them. The choice is ours." — William Arthur Ward (a take on how to handle trouble)
"Worry does not empty tomorrow of its trouble, it empties today of its strength." — Corrie ten Boom
Etymology
The word "trouble" has a long history. It comes from the Old French word "troubler," which means to disturb or upset. This word, in turn, comes from the Latin word "turbulus," which means "turbulent" or "confused."
So, the word "trouble" has been around for a long time, and its meaning has stayed pretty similar: it's always referred to something that causes difficulty or worry. The first known use of the word "trouble" in English was in the 13th century.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Trouble
Trouble:
Get into trouble
Cause trouble
Have trouble with
Make trouble
Worth the trouble
Similar words:
Difficulty:
Have difficulty with
Face difficulties
Problem:
Cause a problem
Solve a problem
Have a problem with
Issue:
Raise an issue
Address an issue
Here are some less common or original phrases:
Stir up trouble: To intentionally cause problems or arguments.
Take the trouble to: To make an effort to do something.
Go to the trouble of: To do something that requires effort.
No trouble at all: Used to say that something is easy or not a problem.
While "trouble" is a common word, it's not as frequently used in idiomatic expressions as some other words. However, the phrases and idioms listed above are commonly used and understood.
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Source Information
Definition of trouble from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
