'problem-maker' originates from the combination of 'problem' and 'maker', where 'problem' comes from the Greek word 'problema', meaning 'obstacle', and 'maker' is derived from Old English 'macere', meaning 'one who makes'.

'problem' evolved from the Greek 'problema' through Latin 'problema' and Old French 'probleme', while 'maker' evolved from Old English 'macere'.

Initially, 'problem' meant 'obstacle or task', and 'maker' meant 'one who makes'. Together, they evolved to mean 'one who creates difficulties'.