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inconvenienced

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verb

past tense of inconvenience

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Recent Examples of inconvenienced
Adjective
Maybe teams can reserve some empty suites for relocating inconvenienced fans. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
The guests enjoy the food and don’t seem inconvenienced by the fish bones. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 26 May 2026 Haven’t we all been similarly inconvenienced on vacation? Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026 Someone needs to tell them to stay on the East Coast — at least, until the precedent set by last week’s action in the Gulf provides the basis for a similar rule along the East Coast, particularly in New England where the whales’ modest protections have inconvenienced commercial fishing boats. Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026 If a magazine story produced a burst of negative attention that inconvenienced or endangered the people who worked for her, that would fall on her, too. Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026 There was nobody that was inconvenienced. Jay King, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026 When the affluent, the powerful, the politicians, and the markets were finally inconvenienced. Ernesto Burden, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026 Segura and Pazsitzky are not the only stars who have been inconvenienced by the ongoing operation. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026 Some parents confused or inconvenienced by the changing recommendations around vaccinations will ultimately choose to immunize their children anyway. Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconvenienced
Adjective
  • In addition to believing, plain and simple, that Shamea crossed the line with her Miss Diane tea, the newbies also seem frustrated by how much the feud is interfering with the group dynamic and the show’s levity.
    Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026
  • Tuchel is now facing a significant public backlash at home, from fans who feel frustrated that this tournament has ended the way that so many others have.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • The knee has mostly bothered Ohtani on the mound, rather than at the plate.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • As of the time of this writing, almost four months after its publication, the text still contains a typo in its opening lines, suggesting to me that no one close to the author has even bothered to read it with care.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
Adjective
  • Others were placed under house arrest, harassed or subject to extensive surveillance, or had their passports confiscated, according to prior NPR reporting and the findings of the United Nations and rights groups.
    Emily Feng, NPR, 17 May 2026
  • For years, Christian clergy who live and work in Jerusalem have reported being frequently spat on, harassed and even physically attacked by Israeli extremists.
    Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • Reaction to Vatican excommunication De Piante said a handful of families skipped the first Sunday mass after the Vatican’s declaration because they were troubled by the news.
    Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
  • Our conversation also forced me to confront something that has long troubled me about the public debate surrounding health equity.
    Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Adjective
  • With a red category, people can experience irritated eyes, nose or throat; coughing; chest tightness or shortness of breath.
    Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 19 July 2026
  • Once you’re finished, apply a fragrance-free moisturizer and avoid hot showers, tight clothing, and intense workouts for several hours if your skin feels irritated.
    Iman Balagam, Vogue, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • As Jonas tries to get work done upstairs, he is repeatedly disturbed by his mother, who is obnoxiously kvelling about his scientific breakthroughs to a neighbor in the yard.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 July 2026
  • No matter how popular a priest is, we must be disturbed that the same man is being repeatedly accused.
    Daily Southtown, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Adjective
  • Steve was likely annoyed with Lilly, weary of revisiting his plan, and confident in his rationale from past experience.
    Susan MacKenty Brady, Fortune, 14 July 2026
  • Hardin is more amused than annoyed, particularly given the origin of the FTD Burger.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Look for judges’ orders and jury verdicts, which can be useful to see how a court weighed claims.
    Mollie Simon, ProPublica, 16 July 2026
  • Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Treasury yields fell on Wednesday as traders weighed another tamer-than-expected inflation report.
    Sean Conlon,Hugh Leask, CNBC, 15 July 2026

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“Inconvenienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconvenienced. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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