Synonyms of inconveniences

inconveniences 1 of 2

noun

plural of inconvenience

as in headaches

something that is a source of irritation

the inconvenience of having to walk everywhere until the car is fixed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• headaches
• frustrations
• nuisances
• worries
• thorns
• annoyances
• problems
• irritants
• aggravations
• exasperations
• vexations
• irks
• hassles
• discomforts
• peeves
• pests
• rubs
• bugbears
• trials
• anxieties
• troubles
• insults
• hair shirts
• menaces
• botherations
• ruffles
• burdens
• bothers
• affronts
• curses
• predicaments
• upsets
• plagues
• aggros
• tribulations
• pinpricks
• fleabites
• plights
• offenders
• annoyers
• disturbers
• mischiefs
• sores
• hang-ups
• offenses
• millstones
• afflictions
• albatross
• pet peeves
• crosses
• harassers
• pandora's boxes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pleasures
• joys
• delights

inconveniences

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of inconvenience

as in troubles

to cause discomfort to or trouble for

he inconvenienced his sister by moving into her tiny apartment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• troubles
• weighs
• bothers
• disturbs
• upsets
• discommodes
• burdens
• incommodes
• disobliges
• bugs
• handicaps
• annoys
• angers
• puts out
• hinders
• encumbers
• aggravates
• impedes
• interferes (with)
• exasperates
• irks
• hampers
• obstructs
• inhibits
• saddles
• provokes
• vexes
• fetters
• shackles
• chafes
• holds back
• ties up
• hobbles
• riles
• peeves
• hamstrings
• galls
• nettles
• trammels
• piques
• grates
• inflames
• perturbs
• holds up
• manacles
• gets
• agitates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• favors
• aids
• obliges
• helps
• accommodates
• assists
• facilitates
• eases
• delights
• abets
• smooths
• pleases
• contents
• comforts
• disarms
• satisfies
• gratifies
• appeases
• consoles
• placates
• conciliates
• mollifies
• pacifies
• gladdens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inconveniences

Noun

Regulators should prioritize data showing improving mistake rates and potential for significant risk reduction, even tolerating minor inconveniences. — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Unfortunately, all of these caused the village countless inconveniences. — Literary Hub, 1 July 2026

There have been reports that some locals are not thrilled with Lipa and Turner’s takeover of their city, which has resulted in road closures and other inconveniences. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 20 June 2026

From everyday disruptions to other inconveniences and (perhaps) annoyances, things pop up. — Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 18 June 2026

Clark was reminded that her WNBA debut came at Mohegan Sun, on May 14, 2024, that whatever the inconveniences there are in playing at the casino, away from big cities, there are also a couple of Krispy Kreme outposts on site. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026

The World Cup’s arrival in South Florida comes with some inconveniences for drivers. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026

While the beach has no facilities—not even trash bins or bathrooms—its turquoise water and soft, nearly pink sand more than make up for any inconveniences. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026

Instead of viewing them as inconveniences, think of permits and inspections as important quality-control measures, Quinton says. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026

Verb

On-time performance across the entire San Diego trolley system has been boosted by a year-old East County service change that inconveniences a relatively small number of riders. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025