inconvenient
adjective
in·con·ve·nient
ˌin-kən-ˈvē-nyənt 
: not convenient especially in giving trouble or annoyance : inopportune
an inconvenient time
inconveniently
adverb
Examples of inconvenient in a Sentence
The restaurant is in an inconvenient location.
the unexpected visitors showed up at an inconvenient time
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Jp Pawliw, Harvard Business Review, 4 Sep. 2025
For private individuals, the inflated costs are inconvenient but bearable.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The dispute came at a particularly inconvenient time for the Franks.
—Bram Sable-Smith, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
That inconvenient delay can directly derail financing, partnerships, or vendor onboarding.
—Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inconvenient
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“Inconvenient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconvenient. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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inconvenient
adjective
in·con·ve·nient
ˌin-kən-ˈvē-nyənt
: not convenient : causing difficulty, discomfort, or annoyance
an inconvenient delay
inconveniently
adverb
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