1. things that cause persistent worry, irritation, or fear; pet peeves or sources of anxiety
Usage: plural of bugbear

Examples

• Traffic jams and long lines are her biggest bugbears.
• The new software has several bugbears that frustrate users.
• Grammar mistakes are common bugbears for English teachers.
• He listed his bugbears about modern technology during the meeting.
• Noisy neighbors and barking dogs are typical bugbears of apartment living.
• The team identified cost overruns as one of their main bugbears.
• She wrote an article about the bugbears of online shopping.