nuisance
word
/ˈnusəns/
NOO-suhns
/njˈuːsəns/
NYOO-suhns
Definition
Someone or something that annoys you or causes problems, usually in a minor or repeated way.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal English. Often used for small annoyances—people, noise, or rules can all be a 'nuisance.' Not as strong as 'problem' or 'threat.' Phrases: 'What a nuisance!', 'a bit of a nuisance.'
Spanish: molestia - fastidioPortuguese (BR): incômodo - aborrecimentoPortuguese (PT): incómodo - aborrecimentoChinese (Simplified): 麻烦 - 讨厌的人/事Chinese (Traditional): 麻煩 - 討厭的人/事Hindi: परेशानी - झंझटArabic: إزعاج - مصدر إزعاجBengali: ঝামেলা - বিরক্তিRussian: неудобство - надоедливостьJapanese: 迷惑 - 厄介なことVietnamese: sự phiền toái - điều khó chịuKorean: 성가심 - 귀찮은 일Turkish: sıkıntı - baş belasıUrdu: تکلیف - جھنجھٹIndonesian: gangguan - hal yang mengganggu
Example Sentences
He can be a bit of a nuisance sometimes.
basic
This loud music is a real nuisance.
basic
Mosquitoes are a common nuisance in summer.
basic
Sorry to be a nuisance, but could you help me with this?
natural
Parking here is such a nuisance because of all the rules.
natural
Kids running around the office can be a major nuisance during meetings.
natural