What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
nuisome
Example
The constant noise from the construction site was nuisome. [nuisome: adjective]
Example
The task of sorting through all the paperwork was quite nuisome. [nuisome: adjective]
annoying
Example
The sound of the dripping faucet was so annoying. [annoying: adjective]
Example
It's really annoying when people talk loudly on their phones in public. [annoying: present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Annoying is more commonly used than nuisome in everyday language. Annoying is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while nuisome is less common and more formal, and may not be familiar to many ESL learners.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between nuisome and annoying?
Nuisome is more formal than annoying, and may be more appropriate in formal writing or academic contexts. Annoying is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
