inconvenient

adjective

in·​con·​ve·​nient ˌin-kən-ˈvē-nyənt 

: not convenient especially in giving trouble or annoyance : inopportune

an inconvenient time

inconveniently adverb

Synonyms of inconvenient

• annoying
• frustrating
• awkward
• irritating
• disturbing
• troublesome

Examples of inconvenient in a Sentence

The restaurant is in an inconvenient location.

the unexpected visitors showed up at an inconvenient time

Recent Examples on the Web

The plots of these shows usually center on a murder, which occurs not so much to end a human life as to inconvenience our star, who must postpone a brunch or a media event to conceal an inconvenient corpse. —Libby Gelman-Waxner, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026

Weeds have a way of popping up in the most inconvenient places, like between pavers or in small cracks in your driveway. —Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026

There aren't any mirrors directly in front of the sink, which may be inconvenient for some travelers. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026

Family matters, living situations or personal responsibilities could demand your attention in a way that feels inconvenient. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026

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

Rhymes for inconvenient

• convenient

Kids Definition

inconvenient

adjective

in·​con·​ve·​nient ˌin-kən-ˈvē-nyənt 

: not convenient : causing difficulty, discomfort, or annoyance

an inconvenient delay

inconveniently adverb