What does nuisance mean?
Nuisance means A minor annoyance or inconvenience..
Nuisance
/ˈnjuː.səns/ · noun
Meaning
A minor annoyance or inconvenience..
Definitions by Sense
- A minor annoyance or inconvenience.
- A person or thing causing annoyance or inconvenience.
- (law) Anything harmful or offensive to the community or to a member of it, for which a legal remedy exists.
Example Sentences
The neighbor's dog barking throughout the night is a right nuisance - I'm going to complain.
What a nuisance to have to go now!
By itself, nondifferentiability at zero is a minor nuisance.
You can be such a nuisance when you don't get your way.
With Vardy working tirelessly up front, chasing lost causes and generally making a nuisance of himself, Sevilla were never allowed to settle on a night when the atmosphere was electric inside the King Power Stadium.
a public nuisance
Synonyms for nuisance
Antonyms for nuisance
Related Words
Word Forms
- nuisances
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for nuisance?
Common synonyms include annoyance, inconvenience, offense, bother.
What is the opposite of nuisance?
Possible antonyms include enjoyment.
How do you use nuisance in a sentence?
The neighbor's dog barking throughout the night is a right nuisance - I'm going to complain.
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