trib·u·la·tion 
/ˌtrɪbjəˈleɪʃən/ noun
plural trib·u·la·tions /ˌtrɪbjəˈleɪʃən/ noun formal 1 [noncount] : unhappiness, pain, or suffering
▪ Her son's illness has been a source of great tribulation. 2 [count] : an experience that causes someone to suffer
▪ The play is about the tribulations of a family of immigrants in New York. ▪ the trials and tribulations [=difficult experiences, problems, etc.] of starting a new business
▪ Her son's illness has been a source of great tribulation.
▪ The play is about the tribulations of a family of immigrants in New York. ▪ the trials and tribulations [=difficult experiences, problems, etc.] of starting a new business
