Troubles: meaning, definitions and examples

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troubles

[ ˈtrʌbəlz ]

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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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 problemas

🇮🇳 समस्याएँ

🇩🇪 Probleme

🇮🇩 masalah

🇺🇦 проблеми

🇵🇱 problemy

🇯🇵 問題 (もんだい)

🇫🇷 problèmes

🇪🇸 problemas

🇹🇷 sorunlar

🇰🇷 문제 (munje)

🇸🇦 مشاكل

🇨🇿 problémy

🇸🇰 problémy

🇨🇳 问题 (wèntí)

🇸🇮 težave

🇮🇸 vandamál

🇰🇿 мәселелер

🇬🇪 პრობლემები

🇦🇿 problemlər

🇲🇽 problemas

Word origin

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.