trials and tribulations

plural noun

formal

: difficult experiences, problems, etc.

the trials and tribulations of starting a new business

Examples of trials and tribulations in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

My firing from the band and the subsequent trials and tribulations caused by the actions of the band’s management and the band’s old label that made things challenging for me weren’t completely my doing. —Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2025

When accepting her award, for example, Wils talked about how broader trials and tribulations in the world can redirect one down a new — and in her case, more fulfilling — career path. —James Manso, Footwear News, 21 May 2025

There was so much adversity and change, so many trials and tribulations. —Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 May 2025

This adds an additional burden to relationships on top of the trials and tribulations that couples face. —Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for trials and tribulations

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