troublemakers
word · lemma: troublemaker
Definition
People who cause problems, make trouble, or disrupt the normal order in a group, school, or society.
Usage & Nuances
Informal. Typically used for children or young people, but can describe any group. Not always negative—can be playful. Common in schools: 'classroom troublemakers'. Not as strong as 'criminals' or 'delinquents'.
Spanish: alborotadores - problemáticosPortuguese (BR): encrenqueiros - arruaceirosPortuguese (PT): arruaceiros - causadores de problemasChinese (Simplified): 捣乱分子Chinese (Traditional): 搗亂份子Hindi: शरारती लोग - परेशानी पैदा करने वालेArabic: مثيرو الشغب - مشاغبونBengali: দুষ্টুমি করা ছেলেমেয়েরা - দুষ্টু লোকেরাRussian: хулиганы - проказникиJapanese: いたずらっ子 - トラブルメーカーVietnamese: kẻ gây rối - học sinh quậy pháKorean: 말썽꾸러기 - 문제아Turkish: yaramazlar - sorun çıkaranlarUrdu: شرارتی بچے - شرپسندIndonesian: pembuat onar - biang kerok
Example Sentences
The teacher asked the troublemakers to stay after class.
basic
There are a few troublemakers in every class.
basic
The principal talked to the troublemakers about their behavior.
basic
Some kids just love being troublemakers to get attention.
natural
It’s hard to keep a class quiet with a few troublemakers around.
natural
The troublemakers at the party were causing chaos, but everyone else just ignored them.
natural