hassle
Translation
bother, inconvenience, trouble
Examples
It was a hassle to get the visa.
It was a bother to get the visa.
I don't want the hassle of cooking.
I don't want the bother of cooking.
Grammar Patterns
a hassle ((to-inf)) something that is annoying or causes trouble It was a hassle to get the visa.
the hassle of ((-ing)) the trouble involved in doing something I don't want the hassle of cooking.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bother, inconvenience, trouble; Antonyms: convenience, ease
Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly a blend of 'harass' and 'tussle'.
Memory Tips
Think of something that makes you 'hustle' and 'tussle'—it's a hassle.