Synonyms for
Troubles
Definition
problems or difficulties
Synonyms & similar words
disquiet
difficulty
ail
disoblige
problem
discommode
fuss
worry
disturb
inconvenience
incommode
perturb
bother
hassle
cark
distract
unhinge
pain
trouble
upset
disorder
problems
difficulties
issues
challenges
obstacles
dilemmas
predicaments
hurdles
complications
disasters
calamities
tragedies
misfortunes
hardships
adversities
setbacks
crises
distresses
burdens
woes
Synonyms by register
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- cause trouble
- in trouble
- trouble maker
- trouble shooting
- trouble with
- avoid trouble
- get into trouble
- deep trouble
Word family
Usage note
The word 'troubles' is often used in the plural to refer to a series of problems or difficulties. It can also be used as a verb, meaning to cause difficulty or distress.
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Example sentences
- I have troubles with my math homework.
- My car has some troubles with the engine.
- She is having troubles at work.
- The company is facing financial troubles.
- He is going through some personal troubles.
Quotes
Troubles are often the tools by which God fashions us for better things. - Henry Ward Beecher
Life is a shipwreck but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats. - Voltaire
“In every difficult situation is potential value. Believe this, then begin looking for it.” - Norman Vincent Peale