as in headaches
something that is a source of irritation
the inconvenience of having to walk everywhere until the car is fixed
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as in troubles
to cause discomfort to or trouble for
he inconvenienced his sister by moving into her tiny apartment
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Recent Examples of inconveniences
Alan Gionet, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Like his colleagues across the state, East Hartford schools Superintendent Thomas Anderson has to weigh all of those inconveniences when deciding whether to call off classes.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
The venues in Beijing were mostly empty, and the teams were isolated from each other, subject to daily COVID tests and other inconveniences that put a notable damper on the experience.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
There's an affluent half of the population whose financial lives aren't disrupted by momentary inconveniences.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
But the change may pose inconveniences for some homeowners without computers.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
American military-power projection has depended on bases all around the world, provided by nations that trusted the United States as a partner and have been willing to overlook the inconveniences of hosting American soldiers.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
But the Wegovy pill has its own inconveniences, with specific restrictions on when and how to take it.
—Sean Hashmi, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Wearied by the myriad inconveniences and injuries that come with other people, the authors wonder whether all this adds up to one big, unacceptable compromise.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Noun
Despite the inconveniences, the snow brought many residents relief and joy.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Like his colleagues across the state, East Hartford schools Superintendent Thomas Anderson has to weigh all of those inconveniences when deciding whether to call off classes.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
The venues in Beijing were mostly empty, and the teams were isolated from each other, subject to daily COVID tests and other inconveniences that put a notable damper on the experience.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
There's an affluent half of the population whose financial lives aren't disrupted by momentary inconveniences.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
But the change may pose inconveniences for some homeowners without computers.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
American military-power projection has depended on bases all around the world, provided by nations that trusted the United States as a partner and have been willing to overlook the inconveniences of hosting American soldiers.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
But the Wegovy pill has its own inconveniences, with specific restrictions on when and how to take it.
—Sean Hashmi, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Wearied by the myriad inconveniences and injuries that come with other people, the authors wonder whether all this adds up to one big, unacceptable compromise.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconveniences
Noun
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Patients can also experience fever, headaches and body aches.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Donor requests for internships for their family members also led to overcrowding in the office and logistical headaches for schedulers, one former staffer said.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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What troubles many Americans today is not simply the possibility of conflict, but the sense that conclusions are being announced without the underlying proof being publicly tested.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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For Moore, the resident who is leading the charge against the cameras, potential surveillance of the immigrant community is what troubles her the most.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Since October, residents along the Interstate 77 corridor have expressed frustrations with the North Carolina Department of Transportation plans, which at one point included removing homes from historically Black neighborhoods.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Community responds with skepticism, disdain Online, Austinites voiced their frustrations with the club’s pattern of financial setbacks.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The humanoid stands about 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighs roughly 175–180 pounds (79–82 kilograms), and is intended for tasks such as reconnaissance, bomb disposal, and other high-risk ground operations.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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That divergence is largely the result of the fact that the consumer price index weighs housing inflation more heavily, and the rate of increases in rent has slowed alongside the overall economy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Many of those surveyed said homelessness, loitering, drug use and public nuisances, along with protracted and intensive municipal construction projects, deter customers from visiting establishments.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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Property owners who tolerate habitual nuisances will have to meet certain standards set by the city and pay fees to reimburse the city for enforcement resources.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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What really bothers me is when companies pay a lot of money for mediocrity, and that happens all too often.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2026
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That notion clearly bothers Schoen and the organization.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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According to Fried, songbirds especially like this tree's fruit, which is reminiscent of blackberries but without the seeds or thorns.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
11 Mar. 2026
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Raspberry thorns are soft and fuzzy, and blackberry thorns are meaner and hook-shaped.—
Carl R. Gold,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One of the great delights, but also slight annoyances of doing a show as popular as American Psycho, [is] that family, friends, everyone wants to see it.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Even little annoyances take away from our ability to enjoy what life has to offer.—
Barton Goldsmith,
AJC.com,
3 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Inconveniences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconveniences. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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