inconvenience

[in-kuhn-veen-yuhns]

noun

1. the quality or state of being inconvenient.

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

verb (used with object)

inconvenienced, inconveniencing 

1. to put to inconvenience or trouble; incommode.

   He inconvenienced everyone by his constant telephoning.

inconvenience

/ ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns, -ˈviːnɪəns /

noun

1. the state or quality of being inconvenient

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

verb

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

Other Word Forms

• uninconvenienced adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of inconvenience¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Late Latin word inconvenientia. See in- ³, convenience

Example Sentences

"We understand how disappointing this is and sincerely apologise for the extremely short notice and inconvenience caused," the statement added.

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As many as four million people across 19 districts "are in the vulnerable zone and it's our priority to ensure minimum inconvenience to them", he said.

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Meanwhile, some staff now face an extra hour added to their daily commute, which is a "major inconvenience".

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"Balancing these factors, the court finds that Mr Robinson's right to the presumption of innocence outweighs the minimal inconvenience of permitting civilian attire," Judge Graf said, according to a local Fox News affiliate.

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He added that those responsible had caused "inconvenience and worry for residents".

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Related Words

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