Synonyms of nuisances

nuisances

noun

plural of nuisance

1

as in pests

one who is obnoxiously annoying

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pests
• annoyances
• annoyers
• teases
• pains
• headaches
• gadflies
• bothers
• persecutors
• teasers
• pains in the neck
• gnawers
• plagues
• nudniks
• hecklers
• interrupters
• harriers
• harassers
• torturers
• tormentors
• hassles
• molesters

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• charmers
• smoothies
• comforters
• soothers
• solacers

2

as in headaches

something that is a source of irritation

folding up this map correctly is such a nuisance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• headaches
• frustrations
• thorns
• worries
• annoyances
• irritants
• inconveniences
• problems
• pests
• aggravations
• exasperations
• vexations
• bugbears
• irks
• peeves
• menaces
• rubs
• hassles
• discomforts
• anxieties
• trials
• hair shirts
• botherations
• insults
• ruffles
• troubles
• bothers
• curses
• burdens
• affronts
• aggros
• plagues
• predicaments
• offenders
• pinpricks
• fleabites
• disturbers
• upsets
• annoyers
• plights
• tribulations
• offenses
• mischiefs
• albatross
• sores
• hang-ups
• harassers
• millstones
• pet peeves
• afflictions
• crosses
• pandora's boxes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pleasures
• joys
• delights

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nuisances

Others argued that the report seems to cast members of the media as nuisances to be dealt with, while ignoring instances in which journalists were targeted by law enforcement. — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

The Kansas City City Council approved a trio of ordinances on Thursday aimed at vacant properties that become nuisances and staving off demolition of historic buildings. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026

Germans often overreact to animal nuisances with complicated schemes. — Ben Crair, New Yorker, 31 July 2026

Of course, the list of invertebrates include mosquitoes, gnats, yellow flies, ticks and other biting pests, which are most annoying June through August but can be nuisances at other times of the year. — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026

These seemingly minor nuisances are becoming a drain on municipal resources and complicating the rollout of robotaxi service. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Besides being nuisances, many types carry diseases including West Nile virus, encephalitis, and canine heartworm. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

If the nuisances continue at Albany Care, the city is seeking a court order to shut the facility down, separate from the state action. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026

For general maintenance against everyday nuisances like an ants infestation cost or spiders, Orkin is elite. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 14 June 2026