tribulation
noun
grievous trouble; severe trial or suffering.
tribulations
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pluralof tribulation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Kirkpatrick was one of seven children left behind, forced to navigate life’s trials and tribulations without his mom and dad.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
It reminds me of how, recently, my younger sister — deep in the trials and tribulations of planning her wedding look — called me sounding breathless and almost conspiratorial.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
"You have the trials and the tribulations, you win some, you lose some, you make progress, you sometimes have setbacks, but you have made it, and this day we've made it," added the CEO.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
He gave voice to the hopes and fears, trials and tribulations, of ordinary Indians as well as the country's elite.
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2026
After the trials and tribulations of Summerland, I know my life’s path: Stop the Survivalists and all those like them.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
