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

"We sincerely apologise for any concern or inconvenience caused to parents, caregivers, and customers."

From BBC

By the time he pulled his car around, he was already thinking about how to solve this everyday inconvenience that drives people absolutely crazy.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Put a little more inconvenience in your life for the convenience down the road,” said Shafransky, who is a certified financial planner.

From MarketWatch

A storm that might once have caused minor inconvenience now brings the system close to paralysis.

From Salon

The question is - with millions travelling across the country over the festive season, causing so much inconvenience to many, why schedule it now?

From BBC

Related Words

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