inconvenience
Americannoun
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the quality or state of being inconvenient.
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an inconvenient circumstance or thing; something that causes discomfort, trouble, etc.
verb (used with object)
noun
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the state or quality of being inconvenient
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something inconvenient; a hindrance, trouble, or difficulty
verb
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
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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
Time, in cooking, is not an inconvenience but an ingredient.
From Salon
“Just the inconvenience and the hassle,” he said, along with a question: “Will I be able to afford it?”
From Los Angeles Times
As the legal fight continues, advocates warn that accessibility is increasingly treated as an inconvenience rather than a civil right — a shift with consequences far beyond a single White House briefing.
From Salon
“Tell me more about that part. The inconvenience.”
From Literature
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