noun / verb
hassle
HAS-uhl/ˈhæsl/
Trouble or bothering that causes annoyance.
The trapped suitcase wheel creates a hassle for the traveler.
Etymology
The noun first appears meaning “fuss, trouble.” Its origin is uncertain: suggested connections are a dialect verb meaning “pant” and hatchel “harass,” but neither securely explains how the modern sense arose.
In context
undo and redo buttons help users correct errors without hassle
More examples
- The paperwork hassled everyone.
- They are hassling him over a minor mistake.
- Several hassles delayed departure.
Forms
hassle · hassles · hassled · hassling
Similar words
- bother
- Bother is a milder general word.
- inconvenience
- Inconvenience emphasizes disrupted comfort or plans.