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 Advertisement Rather than a nuisance, Standridge describes the green crab as tremendously flavorful, producing a beautiful stock that can be used across dishes. — Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026 Oliva was being held on an additional bond of $3,650 on charges of possession of a firearm while having a domestic violence injunction, willful disregard of environmental regulations and nuisances injurious to health. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026 At a special town meeting Monday, residents voted 510-13 in favor of the bylaw, which would regulate noise, nuisance and privacy issues associated with commercial drone deliveries and impose fines for violations. — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 In August, the health board designated a $250,000 fund for rat abatement — so far the only public money in Idaho specifically earmarked to combat the nuisance. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nuisance

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Noun

The Serbian leader had long been seen as an unpredictable annoyance, and his balancing act wasn’t particularly subtle.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
But the right routine can ease the annoyance and foster success.

— Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of annoyance

Noun

Symptoms can include headache, fever, stiff neck and sensitivity to light.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
However, lead researcher Ferdinand Kuemmeth, an experimental physicist at the University of Regensburg and Copenhagen’s Niels Bohr Institute, argued that the technique solves a looming industrial headache.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of headache

Noun

Just offshore, pest-free Ulva Island (Te Wharawhara) is a sanctuary for native birdlife like native kākā parrots and flightless weka birds.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
This is why some assistance from other pest control methods is usually required to eliminate the dregs of your problem.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of pest

Noun

Print editions used to appear three times a week and proved to be a thorn in the side of the Kremlin.

— Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
The United States has around 54,000 military personnel stationed in Japan, mostly on Okinawa, and crimes committed by its personnel have been a thorn in relations between the close security allies.

— CBS News, CBS News, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of thorn

Noun

But, of course, climactic deaths in Disney projects are always cynical teases.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2026
Nearly 200 million people east of the Mississippi will experience their coldest temperatures since spring as a tease of winter plunges south from Canada in the storm’s wake.

— Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of tease

Noun

That benefit is amplified by the addition of 2% ectoin, a protective ingredient that defends skin against external irritants (like pollutants) and internal stressors (like hormonal changes) alike.

— Deanna Pai, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
Also, prioritize a fragrance-free formula, since fragrance is a common irritant for some people.

— Sheryl George, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of irritant

Noun

The Tkachuk bothers have united in Florida, which could give the league a marketing opportunity that breaks through to more casual sports fans who don’t follow the NHL on a regular basis.

— Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Saving Parini the bother of canceling the interview, Borges gamely offers to join him on a road trip to Orkney.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of bother

Noun

But across this wolf may cry, her breathy delivery becomes so uniform that longing, frustration, and romantic desperation frequently sound indistinguishable.

— Precious Fondren, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
And rather than allowing his defense to anchor him during challenging games, the wing often allows his frustration to seep into his defensive assignments.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of frustration

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