nuisance

[noo-suhns, nyoo-] / ˈnu səns, ˈnyu- /

NOUN

annoyance; annoying person

Synonyms

STRONG

blister bore bother botheration bum creep drag drip exasperation frump gadfly headache inconvenience infliction insect irritant irritation louse nag nudge offense pain pest pesterer pill plague problem terror trouble vexation

WEAK

besetment botherment pain in the neck pester poor excuse

Antonyms

STRONG

advantage aid cheer comfort convenience good health happiness help joy pleasure

WEAK

delight pleasantry

Example Sentences

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In early November, the city filed suit against Quirky, asking a judge to declare the bookstore a public nuisance.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

“It’s such a nuisance and a hassle to have a rental property.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Khalil Mack will continue to be a nuisance for opposing quarterbacks for at least one more season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

Resident Leah Steward told the council the current music levels had already caused "a significant public nuisance".

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

We were a nuisance, Barack and I, a disruption to any normal scene.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama