bane
word
/ˈbeɪn/
/bˈeɪn/
Definition
Something or someone that causes trouble, destruction, or great annoyance, often over a long time.
Usage & Nuances
'Bane' is formal or literary, not used in daily conversation. Common phrases: 'the bane of my existence/life' (source of constant annoyance). Do not confuse with 'bane' as a name in pop culture (e.g., a comic villain).
Spanish: ruina - perdición - azotePortuguese (BR): desgraça - tormentoPortuguese (PT): desgraça - tormentoChinese (Simplified): 祸根 - 灾星Chinese (Traditional): 禍根 - 災星Hindi: मुसीबत - विनाश का कारणArabic: مصدر إزعاج - سبب البلاءBengali: অভিশাপ - যন্ত্রণার কারণRussian: напасть - проклятие - источник бедJapanese: 悩みの種 - 災いの元Vietnamese: tai họa - nguyên nhân phiền toáiKorean: 골칫거리 - 재앙Turkish: başa bela - felaketUrdu: آفت - مصیبتIndonesian: kutukan - sumber masalah
Example Sentences
Mosquitoes are the bane of summer evenings.
basic
For many students, math is the bane of their school life.
basic
Procrastination is often the bane of productivity.
basic
His loud phone calls are the bane of our open office.
natural
Paperwork has always been the bane of running a business.
natural
Social media can be both a blessing and a bane these days.
natural