Bugbear
Bugbear noun - Something that is a source of irritation.
Usage example: hated all the bugbears of modern life, especially those long commutes to work
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Nuisance
Nuisance noun - Something that is a source of irritation.
Usage example: folding up this map correctly is such a nuisance
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| particular | particular bugbear | particular nuisance |
| recurring | recurring bugbear | recurring nuisance |
| biggest | biggest bugbear | biggest nuisance |
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