hassle
word
/ˈhæsəɫ/
HA-suhl
/hˈæsəl/
HA-suhl
Definition
A hassle is something that causes problems, difficulty, or inconvenience. It can also mean arguing or bothering someone.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal; 'hassle' is usually negative, describing minor but annoying problems. 'It's a hassle' is common for small difficulties. As a verb, it means to bother persistently ('Stop hassling me!'). Avoid in formal writing.
Spanish: molestia - líoPortuguese (BR): transtorno - incômodoPortuguese (PT): transtorno - incómodoChinese (Simplified): 麻烦 - 烦心事Chinese (Traditional): 麻煩 - 煩心事Hindi: झंझट - परेशानीArabic: إزعاج - متاعبBengali: ঝামেলা - বিরক্তিRussian: хлопоты - возня - проблемаJapanese: 面倒 - 手間 - トラブルVietnamese: rắc rối - phiền phứcKorean: 귀찮음 - 번거로움Turkish: zahmet - dertUrdu: جھنجھٹ - پریشانیIndonesian: repot - kerepotan - masalah kecil
Example Sentences
He didn’t want the hassle of moving again.
basic
It’s such a hassle to park downtown.
natural
There was so much hassle at the airport.
basic
Don’t hassle me—I’ll do it later.
natural
If it’s too much hassle, just skip it.
natural
Filling out those forms was a real hassle.
basic