unhassled
əl noun
1.
a disorderly dispute.
2.
a problem brought about by pressures of time, money, inconvenience, etc.: Finding a decent place to have lunch in this neighborhood is always a hassle.
verb (used without object)
3.
to dispute or quarrel: children hassling over who has the most toys.
4.
to take time or effort: We don't want to hassle with all that waiting in line.
verb (used with object)
5.
to bother, annoy, or harass: I'll do the work, so don't hassle me.
Origin:
1935–40; origin uncertain
1935–40; origin uncertain
Related forms
un·has·sled, adjective
Synonyms
1, 3. squabble, quarrel, row, scrap.
1, 3. squabble, quarrel, row, scrap.
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hassle (ˈhæsəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a prolonged argument; wrangle |
| 2. | a great deal of trouble; difficulty; nuisance |
| —vb | |
| 3. | (intr) to quarrel or wrangle |
| 4. | (tr) to cause annoyance or trouble to (someone); harass |
| [C20: of unknown origin] | |
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Word Origin & History
hassle
1945, Amer.Eng., perhaps from Southern dial. hassle "to pant, breathe noisily" (1928), of unknown origin; or perhaps from hatchel "to harass" (1800), which may be a variant of hazel, the plant that furnished switches for whippings.
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