inconvenience
Americannoun
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the quality or state of being inconvenient.
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an inconvenient circumstance or thing; something that causes discomfort, trouble, etc.
verb (used with object)
noun
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the state or quality of being inconvenient
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something inconvenient; a hindrance, trouble, or difficulty
verb
Other Word Forms
- uninconvenienced adjective
Etymology
Origin of inconvenience
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Late Latin word inconvenientia. See in- 3, convenience
Example Sentences
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She said she and Helen were keen to make the workshops fun as, otherwise, afro hair care "becomes an inconvenience rather than something that's enjoyable".
From BBC
IndiGo controls about two-thirds of the country's domestic aviation market, so the inconvenience caused by the disruptions was huge.
From BBC
You face the screen, too, not wanting to see if he’s disappointed or inconvenienced.
From Literature
To avoid our planet’s environmental inconveniences, the stilts can rise above any inclement weather.
"The last thing union members want to do is inconvenience loyal ABC audiences by disrupting programming and services, but key bargaining claims remain unresolved," she said.
From BBC
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