trials and tribulations
Definition of trials and tribulations
formal
: difficult experiences, problems, etc. the trials and tribulations of starting a new business
Explore M-W
Word by Word Definitions
trialplay trials
: the formal examination before a competent tribunal of the matter in issue in a civil or criminal cause in order to determine such issue
: the action or process of trying or putting to the proof : test
: a preliminary contest (as in a sport)
: of, relating to, or used in a trial
: made or done as a test or experiment
: used or tried out in a test or experiment
See the full definition of trial
tribulationplay tribulations
: distress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution
: a trying experience
See the full definition of tribulation
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up trials and tribulations? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!