Noun > Nuisance
(count)
a person, thing, or situation that is annoying or that causes trouble or problems — usually singular
The sticky clay was a nuisance to work with. (=was difficult to work with)
My allergies are a nuisance in the springtime.
Filling out all the paperwork was a nuisance.
I’m sorry to be such a nuisance (=I’m sorry to bother you), but I need your help again.
He made a nuisance of himself. (=he behaved in an annoying way)
(law) The landfill was declared a public nuisance.