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   In·con·ven·ience

   /ˌinkənˈvēnyəns/

   

   noun

   • 1. trouble or difficulty caused to one's personal requirements or comfort: "the inconvenience of having to change trains" Similar troublebotherproblemsdisruptionnuisance valuedisadvantagedifficultyembarrassmentdisturbancevexationharassmentworryanxietydistressconcerndisquietuneaseirritationannoyancestressagitationunpleasantnessinformal:aggravationhassleOpposite help
   • ▪ a cause or instance of trouble or difficulty: "the inconveniences of life in a remote city" Similar nuisancetroublebothersource of disruption/vexation/irritation/annoyancevexationworrytrialtribulationbindpestboreplagueirritantthorn in someone's fleshcross to bearthe bane of someone's lifeburdenhindranceprobleminformal:headachepainpain in the neckpain in the backsidedragaggravationhasslepain in the buttburr under/in someone's saddlefair cownarkinformal, dated:blistervulgar slang:pain in the arsepain in the assOpposite convenience

   verb

   • 1. cause trouble or difficulty to: "noise and fumes from traffic would inconvenience residents"

   Word Origin late Middle English (originally in the sense ‘incongruity’, also ‘unsuitability’): via Old French from late Latin inconvenientia ‘incongruity, inconsistency’, from in- ‘not’ + Latin convenient- ‘agreeing, fitting’ (see convenient).

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English in‧con‧ve‧ni‧ence1 /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/ noun 1 [ uncountable] problems caused by something which annoy or affect you We apologise for the delay and any inconvenience caused. the inconvenience of (doing) something the inconvenience of having to find another buyer 2 [ countable] someone or something tha...

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   noun. the quality or state of being inconvenient. an inconvenient circumstance or thing; something that causes discomfort, trouble, etc. verb (used with object),in·con·ven·ienced, in·con·ven·ienc·ing. to put to inconvenience or trouble; incommode: He inconvenienced everyone by his constant telephoning. AnyClip Product Demo 2022. NOW PLAYING.

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   inconvenience. Thesaurus > someone or something that annoys you > inconvenience. These are words and phrases related to inconvenience. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of inconvenience.

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   What does the noun inconvenience mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun inconvenience, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions.

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   the quality or state of being inconvenient: [uncountable] put him through a lot of inconvenience to get to the airport. an inconvenient circumstance or thing: [ countable ] a real inconvenience to live there without a car.

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   Definition of inconvenient adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. inconvenient. adjective. /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/ causing trouble or problems, especially in connection with what you need or would like yourself. an inconvenient time/place. That’s most inconvenient for me. I’m working that weekend. opposite convenient. Extra Examples.

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   features: Word Combinations ( noun, verb) The meaning of inconvenience. Definition of inconvenience. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.