Nuisance Value (Noun)
Meaning
The quality of an embarrassing situation; "he sensed the awkwardness of his proposal".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The public disturbance caused by the protesters was more of a nuisance value to the city officials than an actual threat.
- The celebrity's constant tardiness was a nuisance value that overshadowed her otherwise impressive performance.
- The minor issue with the product's packaging was only a nuisance value, but it still managed to irritate many customers.
- The company's attempts to silence the whistleblower were seen as a nuisance value, a desperate attempt to maintain a clean public image.
- The politician's gaffe during the live debate was a nuisance value that quickly went viral on social media.