nuance vs. nuisance (паронимы)

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nuance noun BrE /ˈnjuːɑːns/ ; NAmE /ˈnuːɑːns/ [countable, uncountable]

a very slight difference in meaning, sound, colour or somebody’s feelings that is not usually very obvious

He watched her face intently to catch every nuance of expression.

Her singing has both warmth of sound and delicacy of nuance.

You need to be able to convey the subtle nuances of meaning of each word.

It took a while to get used to the social nuances of the office.

Spectators may not understand all the nuances of the game.

the painting’s subtle nuances of colour and texture

нюанс, оттенок

nuisance noun BrE /ˈnjuːsns/ ; NAmE /ˈnuːsns/

1. [countable, usually singular] a thing, person or situation that is annoying or causes trouble or problems

I don't want to be a nuisance so tell me if you want to be alone.

I hope you're not making a nuisance of yourself.

It's a nuisance having to go back tomorrow.

I don’t want to be a nuisance to you.

What a nuisance!

It’s an awful nuisance having builders in the house all day.

I hope you’re not making a nuisance of yourself.

It’s a nuisance having to go back tomorrow.

This new system is nothing but a nuisance.

2. [countable, uncountable] (law) behaviour by somebody that annoys other people and that a court can order the person to stop

He was charged with causing a public nuisance.

1) досада; неприятность

2) а) надоедливый человек; зануда б) невыносимое состояние, положение вещей в) неудобство, помеха