Synonyms for

Nuisance

Verb / ˈnu:sʌns / Another word for nuisance — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Something or someone that is annoying or causes trouble.

Synonyms & similar words

painintheneck pain bother hindrance irritation pest problem annoyance disruption disturbance inconvenience obstacle trouble vexation burden drag headache menace nag pain thorn worry

Synonyms by register

Formal

annoyance inconvenience trouble bother pest

Informal

pain hassle drag pest pestilence

Literary

vexation affliction bane

Antonyms

pleasure delight joy blessing asset boon convenience

Common collocations

  • a nuisance to
  • a public nuisance
  • what a nuisance
  • causes a nuisance
  • a nuisance value
  • a nuisance complaint
  • a neighborhood nuisance

Word family

noun nuisance
adjective nuisant

Usage note

Often used to describe something or someone that is annoying or causes trouble. Can be used formally or informally, but the informal synonyms are more common in casual speech.

Example sentences

  1. The barking dog next door is such a nuisance.
  2. The traffic jam was a real nuisance on my way to work.
  3. The broken printer was a nuisance for the entire office.
  4. The constant ringing of my phone is a nuisance.
  5. The fly buzzing around the room is a nuisance.

Quotes

  • A nuisance is only a nuisance if you let it be. - Lou Holtz
  • My mother is a big believer in being responsible for your own happiness. She always talked about finding joy in small moments and insisted that we stop and take in the beauty of an ordinary day. When I stop the car to make my kids really see a sunset, I hear my mother's voice and smile. - Jennifer Garner
  • Be the reason someone smiles today. - Unknown

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