What is inconvenience? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of inconvenience

inconveniencenoun

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/ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns//ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

Where does the word inconvenience come from?

Word Originlate 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’ (from the verb convenire ‘assemble, agree, fit’, from con- ‘together’ + venire ‘come’).

Vocabulary summary inconvenience

typenoun

meaninginconvenience, inconvenience

exampleto cause inconvenience to someone

typetransitive verb

meaningbother, disturb

exampleto cause inconvenience to someone

Example of vocabulary inconveniencenamespace

meaning

trouble or problems, especially in connection with what you need or would like yourself

  • We apologize for the delay and regret any inconvenience it may have caused.
  • I have already been put to considerable inconvenience.
  • The construction in front of my apartment building has been a major inconvenience, as I now have to take a longer route to get to work.
  • Your constant canceling of plans is becoming an inconvenience, as I'm unable to make alternative arrangements every time.
  • The train delay has caused a significant inconvenience for commuters, as they've been stuck in traffic for hours.
meaning

a person or thing that causes problems or difficulties

  • I can put up with minor inconveniences.
  • This isn't a mere inconvenience; it's dangerous.

Synonyms and related words for inconvenience

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