tribulant

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Tribulant

Definition:

(adjective) Experiencing or causing great trouble, suffering, or sorrow.

Sense 1:

(adjective) Popularly known for causing distress or hardship.

Example sentence: The tribulant situation in the war-torn country brought tears to many people's eyes.

Sense 2:

(noun) A person who undergoes or endures hardship.

Example sentence: The novel's protagonist is a tribulant, grappling with various challenges that test his character.

Sense 3:

(verb) To cause trouble or distress.

Example sentence: Her careless actions tribulanted the entire team, resulting in a massive setback.

Sense 4:

(noun) A local term used in certain regions to describe a mischievous or bothersome creature.

Example sentence: The legends of the tribulant have been passed down for generations in this village.