Troublemaker Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈtɹəbəɫˌmeɪkɝ/

TRUH-buhl-may-kur

UK

/tɹˈʌbəlmˌeɪkɐ/

TRUH-buhl-may-kuh

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 - problemático
• Portuguese (BR): encrenqueiro - causador de problemas
• Portuguese (PT): arruaceiro - causador de problemas
• Chinese (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 वाला
• Arabic: مثير المشاكل
• Bengali: ঝামেলাকারী - বিপজ্জনক ব্যক্তি
• Russian: создатель проблем - нарушитель порядка
• Japanese: トラブルメーカー
• Vietnamese: kẻ gây rắc rối
• Korean: 문제아 - 말썽꾸러기
• Turkish: baş belası - sorun çıkaran
• Urdu: فسادی - شرارتی شخص
• Indonesian: pembuat masalah - pembuat onar

Example Sentences

Tom is a troublemaker in class.

basic

We asked the troublemaker to leave the party.

basic

Don't be a troublemaker!

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