tribulation

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние больших проблем, страданий или бедствий, часто вызванных раздражающим, неприятным или катастрофическим событием.

A noun referring to a state of great trouble, suffering, or distress, often caused by an annoying, frustrating, or catastrophic event.

1. Distress or sufferingC1formal

   A state of great trouble, suffering, or affliction, often caused by difficult circumstances.

   Страдание или бедствие

   • The family endured many tribulations during the economic crisis.
   • His life was full of tribulation, but he never gave up hope.
   • They faced the tribulation of losing their home in the flood.

   Синонимыadversityafflictiondistresshardshipmiserymisfortuneordealsufferingtrialtroublewoe

   Антонимыcomfortconsolationeasehappinessjoypeaceprosperityreliefsolacewellbeing

2. Annoying or frustrating eventB2informal

   An event or situation that causes annoyance, frustration, or minor catastrophe.

   Неприятность

   • The car breaking down on the way to work was a real tribulation.
   • Dealing with the faulty software was a daily tribulation for the team.
   • Missing the last train was just another tribulation in a long day.

   Синонимыaggravationannoyancebotherhassleinconvenienceirritationnuisancepestvexation

   Антонимыconveniencedelightjoypleasure