Trouble

usgb/ˈtrʌbl/
noun

A situation or event that causes difficulty or distress.

I had trouble finding my way home in the dark
Visual representation of "trouble" - A situation or event that causes difficulty or distress

Often appears as...

  • cause trouble
  • run into trouble
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Negative Connotation

'Trouble' often implies negative outcomes, so it's used in challenging or undesirable situations.

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They're expecting financial trouble next month.
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Emotional Intensity

Using 'trouble' can suggest a strong emotional response, like worry or anxiety.

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When she didn't arrive, I started to feel trouble in my heart.
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adversitychallengecomplicationcrisisdifficultdistresshardshipmisfortuneproblemstruggle
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