CEFR B2

nuisance

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: bother, annoyance, pest, inconvenience

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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."

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