inconveniency

[ in-kuhn-veen-yuhn-see ]

noun

, plural in·con·ven·ien·cies.

1. inconvenience.

Word History and Origins

Origin of inconveniency¹

1400–50; late Middle English: mishap, danger; inconvenience, -y ³

Example Sentences

He got up and moved the bed; but he had not lain long, before he found the same inconveniency continued.

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Perhaps infinite wisdom foresees some inconveniency which we are not aware of, and therefore is about to remove us.

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My refusal to eat flesh occasioned an inconveniency, and I was frequently chid for my singularity.

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It will be no inconveniency to me therefore to wait upon you at whatever time you please.

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My refusing to eat flesh occasioned an inconveniency, and I was frequently chid for my singularity.

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