inconvenient

adjective

in·​con·​ve·​nient ˌin-kən-ˈvē-nyənt How to pronounce inconvenient (audio)
: 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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However, when solutions meant to remove friction are deployed in isolation (by product or department), the overall journey will continue to be fragmented, inconvenient and frustrating. Alfred Kahn, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025 Some games are scheduled for weekday afternoons, which can be inconvenient both for those who work but also due to the summer heat. Adam Crafton, New York Times, 14 June 2025 Prosecutor claims an ‘inconvenient’ truth The case centers on a window of time that started late on January 28, 2022, and stretched into the early morning hours of the following day. Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 13 June 2025 The couple's enjoyment of their unexpected luck is understandable because lack of seat space is not only inconvenient but can also pose health risks, according to a January 2019 study published in the International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for inconvenient

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, incongruous, harmful, from Anglo-French, from Latin inconvenient-, inconveniens, from in- + convenient-, conveniens convenient

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inconvenient was in 1616

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“Inconvenient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconvenient. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

inconvenient

adjective
in·​con·​ve·​nient ˌin-kən-ˈvē-nyənt How to pronounce inconvenient (audio)
: not convenient : causing difficulty, discomfort, or annoyance
an inconvenient delay
inconveniently adverb

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