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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Although wasps can benefit gardens in many ways, taking a few simple precautions should help to prevent wasps from nesting in your home or in other inconvenient areas.
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Larry Magid, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Don’t cling to something just because change feels inconvenient.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Although wasps can benefit gardens in many ways, taking a few simple precautions should help to prevent wasps from nesting in your home or in other inconvenient areas.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
That belief is shaped by every reaction a leader gives, especially when the information is inconvenient.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
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“Inconvenient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconvenient. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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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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