troublemaker
word
/ˈtɹəbəɫˌmeɪkɝ/
/tɹˈʌbəlmˌeɪkɐ/
Definition
A person who often causes problems, arguments, or disruptions, especially on purpose.
Usage & Nuances
'Troublemaker' is informal and often used about children, students, or coworkers who disrupt. It can be lighthearted for minor mischief or negative for serious disruption. Usually singular but can be used generally. Not the same as 'criminal' or 'villain'.
Spanish: alborotador - problemáticoPortuguese (BR): encrenqueiro - causador de problemasPortuguese (PT): arruaceiro - causador de problemasChinese (Simplified): 惹事生非的人 - 捣乱分子Chinese (Traditional): 惹事生非的人 - 搗亂分子Hindi: मुसीबत पैदा करने वालाArabic: مثير المشاكلBengali: ঝামেলাকারী - বিপজ্জনক ব্যক্তিRussian: создатель проблем - нарушитель порядкаJapanese: トラブルメーカーVietnamese: kẻ gây rắc rốiKorean: 문제아 - 말썽꾸러기Turkish: baş belası - sorun çıkaranUrdu: فسادی - شرارتی شخصIndonesian: pembuat masalah - pembuat onar
Example Sentences
Don't be a troublemaker!
basic
Tom is a troublemaker in class.
basic
We asked the troublemaker to leave the party.
basic
He's not a bad kid, just a bit of a troublemaker sometimes.
natural
Every group has that one troublemaker who stirs things up.
natural
The boss warned the troublemaker that any more disruptions would get him fired.
natural