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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

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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

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Recent Examples of inconveniences
Noun
This is one of the inconveniences TobenONE aims to address with its modular design. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026 Surveys have repeatedly shown that Americans don't like the current clock changes, with lawmakers and physicians blaming the regular time shifts for drowsiness, inconveniences and even risks to health. — Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026 In addition to traditional cancellation and interruption protection, the plan includes medical coverage, emergency evacuation benefits and reimbursement for certain travel inconveniences. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 The drawbacks of the home are more minor inconveniences than major considerations. — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026 There has never been any consideration of the inconveniences caused by CDOT. — Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 The Lycra Company is taking aim at one of performance apparel’s more visible inconveniences. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 Some critics noted the race caused inconveniences for local residents because several downtown streets had to be closed. — Keith Laing, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 At first, these inconveniences, along with various forms of physical discomfort, dominated my consciousness. — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
Bellorado-Samuels’s home doesn’t disappear behind her collection but pushes back, amplifies, complicates, and occasionally inconveniences it. — Sean Santiago, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026 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
  1. headaches
  2. troubles
  3. frustrations
  4. weighs
  5. nuisances
  6. bothers
  7. thorns
  8. annoyances
Noun
  • Nearsightedness in childhood can mean headaches, learning difficulties and the cost and inconvenience of glasses or contacts.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Other areas researched include inflammation, headaches, lung function, arthritis, bone density, blood pressure and substance use.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of headaches
Verb
  • But the equity market’s rise this year has been driven primarily by just a few sectors, which troubles some analysts.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The aspect of the painting that troubles me most, though, is the sleeve of Amélie’s dress.
    — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of troubles
Noun
  • The senator said that Democrats campaigned heavily on affordability and economic frustrations but will now pursue priorities that are disconnected from what motivated voters to support them this year.
    — Jennifer Radcliffe, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026
  • What readers are saying The conversation explores the challenges and frustrations faced by job seekers, particularly in fields impacted by AI and automation.
    — Adeline Von Drehle, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of frustrations
Verb
  • The weapon weighs more than 6,000 pounds and carries more than 3,000 pounds of explosives.
    — Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Kirkland Signature pumpkin pie (Peter Burke/Fox News Digital) Costco’s massive pumpkin pie measures 12 inches across and weighs nearly 4 pounds.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of weighs
Noun
  • Oliva was being held on an additional bond of $3,650 on charges of possession of a firearm while having a domestic violence injunction, willful disregard of environmental regulations and nuisances injurious to health.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Macomb County, Michigan Spongy moths, formerly known as gypsy moths, are an invasive insect that can damage trees and create nuisances for residents, county officials said.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of nuisances
Verb
  • The film was produced by the Zagha bothers for Avanti Pictures alongside Elsa Reyes and Películas V’s Valentín Javier Diment and Vanesa Pagani.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Television doesn’t lack for comedies that deliver biting satire and cogent commentary — that are, in fact, so committed to commentary that nobody bothers to even include jokes.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of bothers
Noun
  • Stake and tie long, flexible canes to keep their thorns from injuring nearby stems, and secure climbing roses to trellises.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The Butcher wins with a payment of livestock, only to find his Wicker Wife is riddled with sharp thorns.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of thorns
Noun
  • When the Legacy founders came along years later and announced their plans, some Branford townsfolk voiced concerns about noise, parking and other anticipated annoyances.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The third season sees Ranma and fiancée Akane have to deal with old annoyances, new dangers, and even more shenanigans.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of annoyances

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“Inconveniences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconveniences. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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