Nuisance

usgb/ˈnuːsns/
noun

Anything or anyone that annoys or bothers you, making you feel uncomfortable.

The loud music from the neighbor's house is a real nuisance at night.
Visual representation of "nuisance" - Anything or anyone that annoys or bothers you, making you feel uncomfortable

Often appears as...

  • a real nuisance
  • a bit of a nuisance
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Frequency Matters

The more often something happens, the more likely it is to be called a nuisance.

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His constant lateness to meetings has become a nuisance.
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Intensity Varies

Nuisance can describe a range from slightly annoying to extremely bothersome situations.

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The flickering streetlight was a mild nuisance compared to the power outage.
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Not Always Serious

Sometimes 'nuisance' is used lightly or humorously to describe inconveniences.

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Your playful puppy is a cute nuisance.
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