troublemaker
noun
trou·ble·mak·er
ˈtrə-bəl-ˌmā-kər 
: a person who consciously or unconsciously causes trouble
Examples of troublemaker in a Sentence
He had the reputation of being a troublemaker in high school.
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Employees might hesitate to speak up out of fear of retaliation, damaging their reputation, or simply being seen as a troublemaker.
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Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Even though Spivey admitted to shooting him, the defense portrayed Hambright as a troublemaker and the jury acquitted Spivey of murder.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The two opened up to Toronto Life in 2016 about the early days of their relationship, admitting that Matheson had a bit of a reputation as the class clown and troublemaker in their small town.
—Avalon Hester, People.com, 26 June 2025
These are the common types of wasps to look out for near your home:
Yellowjackets
The biggest troublemakers are yellowjackets.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
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Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Even though Spivey admitted to shooting him, the defense portrayed Hambright as a troublemaker and the jury acquitted Spivey of murder.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The two opened up to Toronto Life in 2016 about the early days of their relationship, admitting that Matheson had a bit of a reputation as the class clown and troublemaker in their small town.
—Avalon Hester, People.com, 26 June 2025
These are the common types of wasps to look out for near your home:
Yellowjackets
The biggest troublemakers are yellowjackets.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for troublemaker
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“Troublemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/troublemaker. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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troublemaker
noun
trou·ble·mak·er
ˈtrəb-əl-ˌmā-kər
: a person who causes problems or disagreements
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