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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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   INCONVENIENCE definition: 1. a state or an example of problems or trouble, often causing a delay or loss of comfort: 2. to…. Learn more.

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

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   inconvenience Thank you for holding - we apologize for the inconvenience. irritation The CEO's poor communication skills became a source of irritation to the company's investors. irritant The noise of the construction is a constant irritant. bore It's such a bore to have to pack everything up again. See more results »

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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.

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. We apologize for any inconvenience caused during the repairs. The practical inconveniences of long hair are negligible. If someone inconveniences you, they cause problems or difficulties for you. He promised to be quick so as not to inconvenience them any further.

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

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   [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. I chose a different route to avoid the inconvenience of going through the town centre.

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

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   Define inconvenience. inconvenience synonyms, inconvenience pronunciation, inconvenience translation, English dictionary definition of inconvenience. 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...

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   A complete guide to the word "INCONVENIENCE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryINCONVENIENCE definition in American English - Collins Online ...

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    If someone or something causes inconvenience, they cause problems or difficulties. We apologize for any inconvenience caused during the repairs. American English : inconvenience / ɪnkənˈvinyəns /

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of inconvenience – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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    INCONVENIENCE definition: the quality of being inconvenient, or something that is inconvenient: . Learn more.