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/
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
The barking dog next door is a real nuisance every single night.
New ants invade — what a nuisance they made!
Noisy students learn prudence removes nuisance.
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🎤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.
Breakdown
nuis- (from Latin nocere, to harm) + -ance (noun suffix indicating a state or condition) = nuisance
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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