nuisance

Definition

  • noun: a person, thing, or situation that is annoying or that causes trouble or problems
  • noun: one that is annoying, unpleasant, or obnoxious
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: harm, pest, annoyance

Examples

  • I'm sorry to be such a 'nuisance' [=I'm sorry to bother you], but I need your help again.

  • The sticky clay was a 'nuisance' to work with. [=was difficult to work with]

  • He 'made a nuisance of himself'. [=he behaved in an annoying way]

Movie quotes

  • (..) You seemed so big and... giant. l felt like a child who can't keep her balance. - A toddler. - A toddler. My hair wss long at some point. l've forgotten what a nuisance it is to wssh. Try this. l found a great jar of it. Olive oil. Thank you. ls this for my hair? Yes, for your hair. (..)
    1996 The English Patient