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
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
Try not to be discouraged by minor inconveniences.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Over time, such inconveniences became insulation.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
One of the priorities for the team was to create a product that feels more like sleeping in a bed rather than in a sleeping bag, so a lot of effort went into reducing typical inconveniences.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 27 May 2026
The construction work coexists with hundreds of posters promoting the soccer tournament, as well as large-scale figures of soccer balls and trophies, which help passengers forget the inconveniences caused by renovations that have dragged on for a year.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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
Try not to be discouraged by minor inconveniences.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Over time, such inconveniences became insulation.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
One of the priorities for the team was to create a product that feels more like sleeping in a bed rather than in a sleeping bag, so a lot of effort went into reducing typical inconveniences.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 27 May 2026
The construction work coexists with hundreds of posters promoting the soccer tournament, as well as large-scale figures of soccer balls and trophies, which help passengers forget the inconveniences caused by renovations that have dragged on for a year.
—ABC News, 20 May 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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Common symptoms include headaches, fever, diarrhea, muscle weakness, tingling or numbness, neck stiffness or flu-like symptoms.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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This first patient had fever, headaches, muscle pain, malaise, loss of appetite, diarrhea and abdominal pain, among other symptoms.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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What troubles me most is the speed.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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There is one enemy, however, that still troubles him.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Putting those questions up front helps avoid the tenant frustrations that have dogged parts of the industry as operators expand, contract or change hands.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Local media reported the clashes involving small groups of migrants erupted because of frustrations at the delays in them returning home.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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This puffy tote features tons of interior pockets for easy organization, a water-resistant exterior, and weighs under a pound.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
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The agency said Sanchez-Munoz has brown hair, weighs 184 pounds, is 5 feet 8 inches tall, has a tattoo on his right bicep and acne scars on his face.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Besides being nuisances, many types carry diseases including West Nile virus, encephalitis, and canine heartworm.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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If the nuisances continue at Albany Care, the city is seeking a court order to shut the facility down, separate from the state action.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Oh, and more often than not, nobody bothers to check whether the change intervention actually worked, or whether leaders improve their performance after all!—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The government no longer even bothers to disguise itself as a democracy.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Noun
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However, some homeowners may be wary of planting roses because of their heavy thorns—especially in households with children or pets.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
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Often reaching up to six feet tall, these bushes, also known as brambles, have sharp thorns covering their branches.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Noun
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These scams are not random annoyances.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Being in the same room can make issues worse, with choosing what to watch on television and snoring being the biggest annoyances.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Inconveniences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconveniences. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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