hassle

[has-uhl]

noun

1. a disorderly dispute.

   Synonyms: scrap, row, quarrel, squabble

2. a problem brought about by pressures of time, money, inconvenience, etc..

   Finding a decent place to have lunch in this neighborhood is always a hassle.

verb (used without object)

hassled, hassling 

1. to dispute or quarrel.

   children hassling over who has the most toys.

   Synonyms: scrap, row, quarrel, squabble

2. to take time or effort.

   We don't want to hassle with all that waiting in line.

verb (used with object)

hassled, hassling 

1. to bother, annoy, or harass.

   I'll do the work, so don't hassle me.

hassle

/ ˈhæsəl /

noun

1. a prolonged argument; wrangle

2. a great deal of trouble; difficulty; nuisance

verb

1. (intr) to quarrel or wrangle

2. (tr) to cause annoyance or trouble to (someone); harass

Other Word Forms

• unhassled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hassle¹

First recorded in 1935–40; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of hassle¹

C20: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

The analysts said that incumbents and new entrants have a few reasons to work together, including so that commercial satellite firms can avoid the hassle of winning over global regulators.

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But the tiny slice of places that don’t could present unexpected hassles for cardholders, especially for those who tend to frequent smaller shops.

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It can be a hassle, so Padval was intrigued when I told him about “convertibles,” which combine a hanging garment bag with a totable duffel.

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Concierge medicine dates back to the 1990s, when physicians—sick of insurance hassles and seeing too many patients—started offering their services through club-like membership models.

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To be sure, there are some costs and hassles.

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Related Words

• bickering 
• commotion 
• difficulty 
• inconvenience 
• squabble 
• tumult 
• wrangle