Nuisance: meaning, definitions and examples
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nuisance
[ ˈnjuːs(ə)ns ]
inconvenience
Something that is inconvenient, annoying, or causes trouble or harm.
Synonyms
annoyance, bother, hindrance, irritation
Examples of usage
- The construction noise was a nuisance to the neighbors.
- The stray cats in the neighborhood were becoming a nuisance.
legal
A person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance in the eyes of the law.
Synonyms
infraction, offense, violation
Examples of usage
- The loud parties at the house were considered a public nuisance.
- The overgrown bushes in the yard were cited as a nuisance violation.
Translations
Translations of the word "nuisance" in other languages:
🇵🇹 incômodo
🇮🇳 परेशानी
🇩🇪 Belästigung
🇮🇩 gangguan
🇺🇦 незручність
🇵🇱 niedogodność
🇯🇵 迷惑
🇫🇷 nuisance
🇪🇸 molestia
🇹🇷 rahatsızlık
🇰🇷 귀찮음
🇸🇦 إزعاج
🇨🇿 obtíž
🇸🇰 nepríjemnosť
🇨🇳 麻烦
🇸🇮 nevšečnost
🇮🇸 óþægindi
🇰🇿 құтқару
🇬🇪 არამატერიალური პრობლემა
🇦🇿 narahatlıq
🇲🇽 molestia
Word origin
The word 'nuisance' originated from the Old French term 'nuire', which means 'to harm'. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe something that causes inconvenience, annoyance, or trouble. The concept of nuisance has been a part of legal systems for centuries, with laws addressing public and private nuisances. In modern usage, 'nuisance' is commonly used to refer to bothersome or irritating situations or individuals.