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
Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Fire access, water, traffic, parks and open space are treated like inconveniences, even as existing infrastructure already strains to keep up.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, petitioned for a pardon in 2024, pointing to how his convictions had created logistical issues and inconveniences in worldwide touring.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Dec. 2025
How to avoid extreme inconveniences Always confirm your reservations.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
Plumbers advise that these inconveniences can be avoided with some simple adjustments to your routine.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
New security equipment eliminates many of the previous inconveniences for passengers and travelers, like removing your shoes.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
This one ratchets up the paranoia even more than usual, putting Ron through the wringer once again with a series of bizarre and possibly related inconveniences.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
Tillery also advises her clients to skip overpacking and go with carry-on luggage to avoid unnecessary baggage fees or inconveniences if there are flight changes.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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
Fire access, water, traffic, parks and open space are treated like inconveniences, even as existing infrastructure already strains to keep up.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, petitioned for a pardon in 2024, pointing to how his convictions had created logistical issues and inconveniences in worldwide touring.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Dec. 2025
How to avoid extreme inconveniences Always confirm your reservations.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
Plumbers advise that these inconveniences can be avoided with some simple adjustments to your routine.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
New security equipment eliminates many of the previous inconveniences for passengers and travelers, like removing your shoes.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
This one ratchets up the paranoia even more than usual, putting Ron through the wringer once again with a series of bizarre and possibly related inconveniences.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
Tillery also advises her clients to skip overpacking and go with carry-on luggage to avoid unnecessary baggage fees or inconveniences if there are flight changes.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
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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From plane seatback organizers to carry-on cup holders, these accessories can save you from boarding delays and other headaches—starting at $9.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The decades-old technology struggles to account for last-minute payroll changes and that can create all sorts of headaches for employees and departments alike.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That last hurdle, safely landing a SpaceX Starship HLS (Human Landing System) spacecraft, carrying two astronauts, upright on the moon, particularly troubles Green.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
23 Oct. 2025
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Rather, what troubles him are the claims that the song’s success has been manufactured.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Her film is an honorable attempt to dramatize the everyday agonies and frustrations of Red Crescent workers, to honor their quick thinking and astonishing courage under duress.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
14 Jan. 2026
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In Inkster, Michigan, dozens of residents have taken to social media to express their frustrations about high water bills.—
Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The open-top Speedster weighs under 900 kilograms, or just below 2,000 pounds.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Greenland may further test the limits Graham’s comments come as the administration weighs not only its next steps in Venezuela, but also Greenland.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The park doesn’t need all these associated nuisances.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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In Milwaukee, nuisances include loud music, loitering and littering.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
25 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Feeney’s book features multiple narrators, but relativity is not an idea the series bothers to develop.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Now, wages have grown, but inflation bothers people.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The Teyana Taylor x Air Jordan 1, her first sneaker collaboration, released in 2023 with a predominantly red colorway featuring green thorns on its Swoosh and a massive removable gold-tone metal charm featuring her initials and a rose.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Make sure to wear leather gloves to protect your hands from rose thorns.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Congress used to debate authorizing such things, but with the GOP House and Senate now reduced to glorified White House staff offices, Trump need not trifle with such annoyances.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2026
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Kiehl’s Hydration 2 The Max Set Winter can bring its fair share of skin annoyances and complications—namely, dry skin.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Nov. 2025
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“Inconveniences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconveniences. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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