nuisance (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈnuːsəns/

Definition

A person, thing, or event that is annoying, unpleasant, or causes trouble.

Examples

• The constant construction noise was a terrible nuisance.

• He was such a nuisance that he was banned from the library.

• The mosquitoes were a nuisance during our camping trip.

How to Use nuisance

nuisance to (prepositional phrase)

Something or someone that causes annoyance or trouble for a specific person or group. — "The loud music from the party was a nuisance to the neighbors."

Synonyms of nuisance

Words with a similar meaning to nuisance:

• bother
• annoyance
• pest
• inconvenience

Antonyms of nuisance

Words with the opposite meaning to nuisance:

• pleasure
• benefit
• blessing

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