B2nounhomesociety
US/ˈnuː.səns/
UK/ˈnjuː.səns/
a person, thing or situation that annoys you or causes small problems
In context
Mosquitoes are a real nuisance in the rainy season.
Sorry to be a nuisance, but could you help me carry these boxes?
Neighbours complained that the karaoke was a nuisance late at night.
Words that go with nuisance
adjective + noun
- real nuisanceThe dust from the building site is a real nuisance.
- public nuisanceLoud motorbikes at night are a public nuisance.
- minor nuisanceThe rain was only a minor nuisance on our trip.
verb + noun
- make a nuisance of yourselfStop making a nuisance of yourself and sit down!
noun + preposition
- bit of a nuisanceIt's a bit of a nuisance, but we'll have to start again.
noun + noun
- nuisance callsI get nuisance calls from insurance companies every day.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The noise is very nuisance.Correct: The noise is a real nuisance.