inconvenience
noun
the quality or state of being inconvenient.
inconveniences
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pluralof inconvenience.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof inconvenience (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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But taken together, thousands of decisions to eliminate small inconveniences can also eliminate opportunities for connection.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026
In a press conference before landing, Christina Koch said the inconveniences, such as freeze-dried food or a toilet without much privacy, were worth it.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
To avoid our planet’s environmental inconveniences, the stilts can rise above any inclement weather.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
Meanwhile, wide adoption has brought new inconveniences, as even power users feel awkward talking to their laptops.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 29, 2026
Mandy lived with us as cook and godmother of our children—and secret performer of small magic to protect us from colds, broken crockery, and the sundry inconveniences of a royal household.
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
