inconvenience

American  

[in-kuhn-veen-yuhns] / ˌɪn kənˈvin yəns /

noun

1. the quality or state of being inconvenient.

2. an inconvenient circumstance or thing; something that causes discomfort, trouble, etc.

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verb (used with object)

inconvenienced, inconveniencing

1. to put to inconvenience or trouble; incommode.

   He inconvenienced everyone by his constant telephoning.

inconvenience British  

/ ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns, -ˈviːnɪəns /

noun

1. the state or quality of being inconvenient

2. something inconvenient; a hindrance, trouble, or difficulty

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verb

1. (tr) to cause inconvenience to; trouble or harass

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

"Passengers are advised to expect possible schedule adjustments, including delays," the airline said, while apologising for the inconvenience.

From BBC

An absence of tourists is more than an inconvenience for the Cuban government.

From Barron's

"There is the inconvenience, there is the potential damage caused by the individuals who are entering premises or outside storage to take the oil - and there's also the loss of revenue as well," he said.

From BBC

Aside from the inconvenience, the costs are ultimately reflected in higher insurance premiums - and that affects all drivers.

From BBC

But the crowds and snarled traffic have inconvenienced some including Eric Stein, a Park City resident, who said he can’t wait for the festival to leave town.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• aggravation
• annoyance
• difficulty
• disadvantage
• disruption
• disturbance
• drawback
• hindrance
• pain