trouble

noun
UK: /ˈtrʌbl/
US: /ˈtrʌbəl/

  1. A problem or difficulty.

    1. I'm having trouble with my homework. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is in trouble because of falling sales and high debt. [ ] [ ]

  2. Effort or bother.

    1. Sorry for all the trouble I've caused. [ ] [ ]
    2. Thank you for going to the trouble of finding my lost keys yesterday. [ ] [ ]

  3. A cause of problems or difficulty.

    1. That kid is always causing trouble. [ ] [ ]
    2. Alcohol can be a real trouble for some people as they struggle to control their urges. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

problem difficulty worry bother annoyance distress
trouble verb

  1. To cause problems or difficulty for someone or something.

    1. Don't trouble yourself about the mess. [ ] [ ]
    2. Heavy rain is expected to trouble drivers during the evening commute. [ ] [ ]

  2. To bother or worry someone.

    1. I didn't want to trouble you with my problems. [ ] [ ]
    2. The news of the layoffs is sure to trouble employees and their families. [ ] [ ]
trouble adjective

  1. Involving problems or difficulties.

    1. This is a trouble situation. [ ] [ ]
    2. The trouble spot of the car engine caused many additional problems. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "trouble" in English means: A problem or difficulty., Effort or bother., A cause of problems or difficulty..

The phonetic transcription of "trouble" is /ˈtrʌbl/ in British English and /ˈtrʌbəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "trouble": problem, difficulty, worry, bother, annoyance, distress.

Example usage of "trouble": "I'm having trouble with my homework.". More examples on the page.