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   inconvenience

   /ˌɪnkənˈviːnɪəns/

   noun

   • 1. the state or fact of being troublesome or difficult with regard to one's personal requirements or comfort: "the inconvenience of having to change trains" Similar troublebotherproblemsdisruptionnuisance valuedisadvantagedifficultyembarrassmentdisturbancevexationharassmentworryanxietydistressconcerndisquietuneaseirritationannoyancestressagitationunpleasantnessinformal:aggravationhassleOpposite help
   • ▪ a cause 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).

   Scrabble Points: 20

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINCONVENIENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a state or an example of problems or trouble, often causing a delay or loss of comfort: We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the late arrival of the train. We had the inconvenience of being unable to use the kitchen for several weeks. Having to wait for ten minutes was a minor inconvenience. Synonyms.

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   The meaning of INCONVENIENCE is something that is inconvenient. How to use inconvenience in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINCONVENIENCE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a state or an example of problems or trouble, often causing a delay or loss of comfort: We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the late arrival of the train. We had the inconvenience of being unable to use the kitchen for several weeks. Having to wait for ten minutes was a minor inconvenience. Synonyms.

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   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. inconvenience. / ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns; -ˈviːnɪəns /

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINCONVENIENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If someone or something causes inconvenience, they cause problems or difficulties.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › inconvenienceInconvenience - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   An inconvenience is an annoying occurrence that makes you go out of your way, like the inconvenience of a detour that takes you off your usual route, or the inconvenience of the door bell ringing just as you are about to take a dish out of the oven.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › inconvenienceInconvenience - definition of inconvenience by The Free...

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   in·con·ven·ience. (ĭn′kən-vēn′yəns) n. 1. The state or quality of being inconvenient. 2. Something inconvenient. tr.v. in·con·ven·ienced, in·con·ven·ienc·ing, in·con·ven·ienc·es. To cause inconvenience to; trouble: The snow inconvenienced the holiday travelers.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishINCONVENIENCE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   the quality of being inconvenient, or something that is inconvenient: The Director apologized for any inconvenience caused . [ usually singular ] Having to wait for ten minutes was a minor inconvenience.

10. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › inconvenienceinconvenience - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Jun 2, 2024 · inconvenience (third-person singular simple present inconveniences, present participle inconveniencing, simple past and past participle inconvenienced) to bother; to discomfort.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryINCONVENIENCE - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

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    1. If someone or something causes inconvenience, they cause problems or difficulties. [...] 2. If someone inconveniences you, they cause problems or difficulties for you. [...] More. Conjugations of 'inconvenience' present simple: I inconvenience, you inconvenience [...] past simple: I inconvenienced, you inconvenienced [...]