😖nuisance

noun
/ˈnjuː.səns/

Meaning

A person, thing, or situation that causes inconvenience or annoyance.
a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance

Example Sentences

The loud construction noise was a nuisance to the neighbors.

The constant noise from construction is a real nuisance.

Example Expressions

make a nuisance of oneself

Synonyms

annoyance, bother, irritation, inconvenience, trouble, pest
Entry 1
annoyance, bother, irritation, inconvenience
Entry 2
annoyance, bother, trouble, pest

Antonyms

comfort, pleasure, delight, help, benefit, blessing
Entry 1
comfort, pleasure, delight
Entry 2
pleasure, help, benefit, blessing

Collocations

public nuisance, constant nuisance, nuisance value, great nuisance, real nuisance
Entry 1
public nuisance, constant nuisance, nuisance value, great nuisance
Entry 2
public nuisance, constant nuisance, real nuisance

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