noun, na-adjective
unwelcome favor; misplaced kindness
Describes an action that is intended to be helpful but actually causes trouble or annoyance. Often used in the phrase ありがた迷惑な.
彼の親切はありがた迷惑だった。
His kindness was an unwelcome favor.
お節介がありがた迷惑になることもある。
Meddling can sometimes become misplaced kindness.