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a situation in which you experience problems, usually because of something you have done wrong or badly: He's never been in trouble with his teachers before. She'll be in big trouble if she scratches Sam's car. He got into financial trouble after his divorce. I hope you won't get into trouble because of what I said to your dad.
the quality or state of being troubled especially mentally; public unrest or disturbance; an instance of trouble… See the full definition
noun. /ˈtrʌbl/ Idioms. problem/worry. [uncountable, countable] a problem, worry, difficulty, etc. or a situation causing this. We have trouble getting staff. to make/cause/spell trouble for somebody. He could make trouble for me if he wanted to. Sorry, I didn't mean to cause any trouble.
Trouble is anything that causes difficulty, worry, and inconvenience, or that prevents you from doing something. If you have trouble getting along with a classmate, it is hard to be friendly with him or her.
mental or emotional disturbance or distress; worry: Trouble and woe were her lot in life. Synonyms: suffering, care, agitation, grief, concern. an instance of this: some secret trouble weighing on his mind; a mother who shares all her children's troubles.
You can refer to problems or difficulties as trouble. I had trouble parking. You've caused us a lot of trouble. The plane developed engine trouble soon after taking off. The crew are in serious trouble in 50-knot winds and huge seas. The Sullivans continued to have financial troubles.
1. A state of distress, affliction, difficulty, or need: tried to console them in their trouble; got in trouble with the police. 2. A distressing or difficult circumstance or situation: I've had troubles ever since I took this job. 3. A cause or source of distress, disturbance, or difficulty: The new recruits were a trouble to him. 4.
TROUBLE meaning: 1. problems, difficulties, or worries: 2. used to say what is wrong with someone or something: 3…. Learn more.
noun. /ˈtrʌbl/ problem/worry. [uncountable, countable] a problem, worry, difficulty, etc. or a situation causing this We have trouble getting staff. He could make trouble for me if he wanted to. trouble (with somebody/something) The trouble with you is you don't really want to work. We've never had much trouble with vandals around here.
Definition of trouble verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
