Synonyms for
Hassle
Definition
A situation that is difficult or annoying.
Synonyms & similar words
fuss
trouble
chevvy
beset
harry
chevy
molest
bother
roughandtumble
provoke
dogfight
chivy
scuffle
chivvy
plague
harass
tussle
bother
difficulty
problem
trouble
annoyance
irritation
inconvenience
nuisance
disturbance
complication
obstacle
challenge
impediment
hindrance
pressure
stress
strain
burden
hardship
hardship
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- a lot of hassle
- avoid the hassle
- deal with the hassle
- no hassle
- what a hassle
- daily hassle
- unnecessary hassle
Word family
Usage note
Hassle is primarily an informal word, often used to describe minor annoyances or difficulties. While it can be used as a verb, it's more common as a noun.
Example sentences
- Getting up early for school can be a hassle.
- I had a hassle at the airport when my flight got delayed.
- Don't hassle your little sister while she's doing homework.
- It's a hassle to find a parking spot downtown.
- I don't want to hassle you, but have you finished your chores yet?
Quotes
"Don't hassle me, I'm local." - from the movie "Big Wednesday"
"I don't want no hassle, boy." - from the movie "The Color Purple"
"Sometimes it's a hassle to get what you want." - from the TV show "The Nanny"