trouble

Definition

  • n. a source of difficulty
  • n. an event causing distress or pain
  • n. an effort that is inconvenient
  • n. an unwanted pregnancy

Word forms

Past participle
troubled
Past tense
troubled
Third person singular
troubles
Present participle
troubling

Example sentences

  1. n.

    She had a lot of trouble finishing her homework on time.

  2. vt.

    The loud noise from the construction site troubled the residents.

  3. vi.

    He always troubles himself with problems that are not his.