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Nuisance

noun

/ˈnuː.səns/

Meaning

a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance

A person, thing, or situation that causes inconvenience or annoyance.

The constant noise from construction is a real nuisance.

The loud construction noise was a nuisance to the neighbors.

make a nuisance of oneself

annoyance, bother, trouble, pest, irritation, inconvenience

Entry 1

annoyance, bother, trouble, pest

Entry 2

annoyance, bother, irritation, inconvenience

pleasure, help, benefit, blessing, comfort, delight

Entry 1

pleasure, help, benefit, blessing

Entry 2

comfort, pleasure, delight

public nuisance, constant nuisance, real nuisance, nuisance value, great nuisance

Entry 1

public nuisance, constant nuisance, real nuisance

Entry 2

public nuisance, constant nuisance, nuisance value, great nuisance

A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.

the action of helping or doing work for someone; a system providing a public need

Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.

A large corporation made up of a number of different companies that operate in different markets.

an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size; something of great size or force

The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.