nuisance Meaning & Definition
What Does Nuisance Mean?
As a noun, nuisance means A minor annoyance or inconvenience. It is also used to mean A person or thing causing annoyance or inconvenience.
Word Facts for Nuisance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈnjuːsəns// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | annoyance, botheration and bother |
| Antonyms | enjoyment |
| Plural | nuisances |
Nuisance Definition (Noun)
- A minor annoyance or inconvenience.
The neighbor's dog barking throughout the night is a right nuisance - I'm going to complain.
- A person or thing causing annoyance or inconvenience.
You can be such a nuisance when you don't get your way.
- Anything harmful or offensive to the community or to a member of it, for which a legal remedy exists.
a public nuisance
Synonyms of Nuisance
Nuisance synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Nuisance
Nuisance in a Sentence
The neighbor's dog barking throughout the night is a right nuisance - I'm going to complain.
What a nuisance to have to go now!
You can be such a nuisance when you don't get your way.
a public nuisance
Word Forms & Grammar
nuisance (countable and uncountable, plural nuisances)
Words That Rhyme With Nuisance
Origin of Nuisance
From Middle English noysaunce, from Anglo-Norman nusaunce, nussance and Old French nuisance, from nuisir (“to harm”), from Latin nocēre. Doublet of nocence and nocency.
How to Pronounce Nuisance
The standard pronunciation of nuisance is //ˈnjuːsəns//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Nuisance: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is nuisance?
Nuisance is a noun.
What is another word for nuisance?
You can replace nuisance with words such as annoyance, botheration and bother. See the full list of nuisance synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of nuisance?
The opposite of nuisance is enjoyment.
What is the plural of nuisance?
The plural of nuisance is nuisances.