NUISANCE Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

nuisance

noun

ˈnü-sᵊn(t)s

Definition of nuisance

as in annoyance

one who is obnoxiously annoying the new neighbor is threatening to become a nuisance, dropping in on us several times a day

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as in headache

something that is a source of irritation folding up this map correctly is such a nuisance

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Recent Examples of nuisance The same imbalance driving them is the mechanism researchers now tie to cardiovascular issues, dementia risk and higher mortality, so treating early symptoms as a signal rather than a nuisance is worth the dentist visit. — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 And to add insult to social and cultural injury, the new policies also present a logistical nuisance. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026 In New York, night clubs were sometimes regarded as a civic nuisance; one obstacle was the city’s cabaret law, from 1926, which required bars to obtain a special permit if patrons were dancing and was not fully repealed until 2017. — Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 The city’s Finance, Governance and Public Safety committee is scheduled to consider the proposal that would declare businesses operating without required licenses or permits to be considered a nuisance. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nuisance

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuisance

Noun

For players and coaches, the break in play might feel like an annoyance when the temperatures do not seem to demand extra hydration, but what are the physical implications of stopping midway through each half?

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Everyday annoyances add up fast, but fixing them doesn’t have to break the bank.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026

Definition of annoyance

Noun

Puppies getting their first grooming experience, large breeds that are difficult to transport and dogs in multi-pet households where coordinating salon logistics is a headache all stand to gain as well.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Designed for home gardeners who want results without the hassle – no gas, no fumes, and no maintenance headaches.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026

Definition of headache

Noun

Yamal was a thorn in Saudi Arabia’s side, drifting infield to unleash shots from distance but also peppering the penalty area with wicked deliveries from the right flank.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 July 2026
An individual bush can grow up to 15 feet high and 40 feet long, with thick stems, also known as canes, marked by sharp, hooked thorns.

— The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 June 2026

Definition of thorn

Noun

The crafty 10th-seeded Czech, whose slices and volleys are perfectly suited to Wimbledon’s low-bouncing surface, carries a medicine cabinet’s worth of remedies to prove that the All England Club’s famous lawns can be a real irritant.

— Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Kaplan's research team put a rash-inducing irritant on the ears of mice.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 June 2026

Definition of irritant

Noun

Moving to a different state wasn’t a bother.

— Anthony Aguirre, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Rebuilding a compliant testing and governance regime for one market and a looser one for the rest is rarely worth the bother, so the strictest rule tends to become the working standard.

— Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026

Definition of bother

Noun

This would let traffic flow, which is so necessary for the vitality and economy of Chicago; provide a safer route for bikers; and ease the frustration of all of those on the streets of Chicago.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Spence also appears to be absorbing the blame for broader failures, with Thomas Tuchel’s touchline frustrations obvious and — for a player still establishing himself at this level — that scrutiny is unlikely to help.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of frustration

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