Nuisance

Pronunciation: /ˈnuːsəns/

Nuisance (noun)

  1. Something or someone that causes repeated trouble or irritation, but not serious harm.
  2. An activity or condition that harms others’ comfort or safety and may be dealt with by law.
  3. A situation that is difficult to deal with and causes ongoing inconvenience.

Examples

  • The noise is a small nuisance at night.
  • The broken button is a small nuisance for users.