nuisance
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He spent a year making an almighty nuisance of himself.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
The New Mexico Department of Justice is now arguing at the bench trial that Meta’s actions amount to a public nuisance.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
He called her a "nuisance" and told her to go away before returning to his car.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Perhaps the biggest downside of garlic is the prep work: peeling and mincing individual cloves can be a nuisance even for the everyday home cook.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
The main nuisance of sharks was that they made being in the water risky, like trespassing on a property where there’s a sign saying Beware of Dog.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
Vocabulary lists containing nuisance
"Of Mice and Men"
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Unit 3: Compelling Evidence
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
100 SAT Words Beginning with "N"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
