Hassle: meaning, definitions and examples

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hassle

 

[ ˈhæsəl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

daily life

Something that is annoying or causes inconvenience, usually a trivial task or problem.

Synonyms

bother, difficulty, nuisance

Examples of usage

  • It's such a hassle to deal with all this paperwork.
  • Moving to a new house can be a hassle with all the packing and unpacking.
  • Don't make a big deal out of it, it's just a minor hassle.
  • I don't want any more hassle, let's try to keep things simple.
  • Dealing with bureaucracy can be a real hassle.
Context #2 | Verb

daily tasks

To bother or cause inconvenience to someone, to make their life more difficult.

Synonyms

annoy, bother, harass

Examples of usage

  • Please don't hassle me while I'm trying to concentrate.
  • She was hassled by the constant interruptions during the meeting.
  • I don't want to hassle you, but could you please finish this task by the end of the day?
  • Stop hassling me about the deadline, I'm doing my best.
  • Don't hassle the customer with too many questions, keep it simple.

Translations

Translations of the word "hassle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incômodo

🇮🇳 परेशानी

🇩🇪 Ärger

🇮🇩 kesulitan

🇺🇦 клопіт

🇵🇱 kłopot

🇯🇵 面倒

🇫🇷 tracas

🇪🇸 molestia

🇹🇷 sıkıntı

🇰🇷 성가심

🇸🇦 إزعاج

🇨🇿 obtíž

🇸🇰 nepríjemnosť

🇨🇳 麻烦

🇸🇮 nadloga

🇮🇸 vandræði

🇰🇿 қолайсыздық

🇬🇪 შეწუხება

🇦🇿 narahatlıq

🇲🇽 molestia

Etymology

The origin of the word 'hassle' can be traced back to the late 19th century, originating from the word 'hassel', which means to harass or torment. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to annoying or troublesome tasks or situations. The word became popular in the mid-20th century and is commonly used in everyday language to describe minor inconveniences or annoyances.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,013, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.