as in bothered
to cause discomfort to or trouble for
he inconvenienced his sister by moving into her tiny apartment
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Recent Examples of inconvenienced
Rick Bennett, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Although the subsequent road closures inconvenienced a small, vocal minority – among them DJ Diplo and comedian Chris Rock ‒ most attendees happily splashed through the mud until the roads dried up.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Even though inconvenienced, prioritizing safety is greatly appreciated.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Teachers, too, will be inconvenienced, but people will still try it.
—Rodney Brooks, IEEE Spectrum, 27 July 2017
Adjective
How often have you been inconvenienced or downright victimized by cybercrime?
—Rick Bennett, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Although the subsequent road closures inconvenienced a small, vocal minority – among them DJ Diplo and comedian Chris Rock ‒ most attendees happily splashed through the mud until the roads dried up.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Even though inconvenienced, prioritizing safety is greatly appreciated.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Teachers, too, will be inconvenienced, but people will still try it.
—Rodney Brooks, IEEE Spectrum, 27 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconvenienced
Verb
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Edman is still bothered by the same ankle injury that landed him on the IL twice this season but is expected to be available when the Dodgers start the postseason on Tuesday.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Finney's younger sister Gwen (Madeleine McGraw) is bothered by nightmarish visions of an alpine camp, and the siblings investigate only to discover that the Grabber has found a way to torture from the other side.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The uprisings moved through the region as the Arab Spring ignited, and tens of millions of frustrated residents went online to coordinate.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Brown has appeared frustrated with his limited role in the offense.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Johnson’s tight friendship with Bukele troubled top State Department officials in the Biden administration, who asked his successor, Jean Manes, to look into the firing of the contractor.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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The four-time Formula One champion began in pole position after a chaotic qualifying session on Saturday and was never troubled after making a good start in Baku.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Broncos beat up, bruised, harassed and downright punished Herbert from the start.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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Some writers who criticized Taylor Swift reported that they and their family members had been threatened, harassed, and doxed.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Part of the controversy appears to have related to the fact that the carpet covered tile that, if disturbed, could expose children to asbestos.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Boxelder bugs can also release an unpleasant smell when crushed or otherwise disturbed.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In other words, matching your mask to your skin’s needs can make the difference between a glowing complexion and an irritated one.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Sep. 2025
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Kansas coach Lance Leipold was visibly irritated.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Hunt After years of diligent saving, a longtime renter with a $300,000 budget weighed whether to take his parents’ advice and return to his childhood building in Elmhurst, or branch out.—
Dan Levin,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The horns weighed more than 15 pounds collectively.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This annoyed Potter, who felt holding talks in such a public place was an amateurish move.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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God, annoyed, confuses their languages and disperses them, ending the construction.—
John Fugelsang
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Inconvenienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconvenienced. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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