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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).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › inconvenienceInconvenience Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of INCONVENIENCE is something that is inconvenient. How to use inconvenience in a sentence. something that is inconvenient; the quality or state of being inconvenient…

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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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   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.

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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 /

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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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   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.

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

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   3 meanings: 1. the state or quality of being inconvenient 2. something inconvenient; a hindrance, trouble, or difficulty 3. to.... Click for more definitions.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishinconvenience noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   noun. /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/ [uncountable] 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. Extra Examples. Topics Difficulty and failure c1. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.

10. 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. inconvenience. verb [ T ] There were complaints from travellers inconvenienced by delays and cancellations.

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    inconvenience meaning, definition, what is inconvenience: problems caused by something which annoy...: Learn more.