nuisance — a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnuːsəns/
Korean meaning: 성가신 것, 골칫거리, 귀찮은 존재
Korean pronunciation: **누**이슨스
Example Sentences
- My little brother can be such a nuisance when I'm trying to study.
- The construction work next door is becoming a serious nuisance to the entire neighborhood.
- Sorry to be a nuisance, but could you turn down the music a bit?
nuisance
NOUN//ˈnuːsəns//
a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance
A loud phone caller becomes a nuisance in the quiet library
New ants invade — what a nuisance they made!
Noisy students learn prudence removes nuisance.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'nuisance' meaning 'harm' or 'injury', derived from Latin 'nocere' meaning 'to hurt' or 'to harm'. The word entered English in the 13th century through Norman French.
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📝Examples
“My little brother can be such a nuisance when I'm trying to study.”
“The construction work next door is becoming a serious nuisance to the entire neighborhood.”
“Sorry to be a nuisance, but could you turn down the music a bit?”
“The mosquitoes at the camping site were more than just a minor nuisance.”
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