ongoinghassle

noun
UK /ˌɒnˈɡəʊɪŋ ˈhæsəl/
US /ˌɑːnˈɡoʊɪŋ ˈhæsəl/

A problem that keeps bothering you for a long time.

Fixing the leaky roof has been an ongoing hassle all summer.

SYNONYMS

constant nuisancepersistent bothercontinuing troubleendless annoyance

RELATED WORDS

headacheinconveniencestruggleburden

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A task that takes a lot of time and effort and never seems to end.

Dealing with the insurance company was an ongoing hassle.

3. A repeated annoyance that keeps coming back.

Traffic on the morning commute is an ongoing hassle.

4. A difficult situation that causes worry over many days.

The broken heating has been an ongoing hassle for the whole family.