Troubles: meaning, definitions and examples

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troubles

 

[ หˆtrสŒbษ™lz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

causing distress

Difficulties or problems that cause distress or worry. Troubles can be physical, emotional, financial, or social in nature.

Synonyms

difficulties, issues, problems

Examples of usage

  • Her troubles began when she lost her job.
  • The troubles in his personal life affected his work performance.
  • Financial troubles forced them to sell their house.
Context #2 | Noun

political conflict

A political conflict or violence, especially in Northern Ireland, lasting from the late 1960s until the Good Friday Agreement in 1998.

Synonyms

conflict, dispute, struggle

Examples of usage

  • The Troubles in Northern Ireland had a significant impact on the region.
  • The Troubles resulted in a great loss of life and economic damage.
Context #3 | Verb

to worry or cause distress

To cause someone worry, distress, or difficulty.

Synonyms

bother, distress, worry

Examples of usage

  • Don't trouble yourself over small matters.
  • He was troubled by the news of the accident.

Translations

Translations of the word "troubles" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น problemas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคธเฅเคฏเคพเคเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Probleme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ masalah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะฑะปะตะผะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ problemy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ•้กŒ (ใ‚‚ใ‚“ใ ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท problรจmes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ problemas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sorunlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌธ์ œ (munje)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดุงูƒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ problรฉmy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ problรฉmy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—ฎ้ข˜ (wรจntรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ teลพave

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vandamรกl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผำ™ัะตะปะตะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒšแƒ”แƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ problemlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ problemas

Etymology

The word 'troubles' originated in Middle English from the Old French word 'trouble', which means 'disturbance' or 'agitation'. It has been used in English since the 13th century. The term 'The Troubles' specifically refers to the ethno-nationalist conflict in Northern Ireland, which was characterized by political and sectarian violence. The Good Friday Agreement in 1998 marked a significant milestone in resolving the conflict.

See also: troubled, troublemaker, troubleshoot, troubleshooter, troubleshooting, troublesome, troubling, untroubled.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,613 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.