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nuisance

 

[ ˈnjuːs(ə)ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

obsolete

Harm or injury.

Synonyms

damage, harm, injury

Examples of usage

  • He wished no nuisance to the stranger who had just entered his domain.

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,463 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.