1
as in annoying
causing difficulty, discomfort, or annoyance
the unexpected visitors showed up at an inconvenient time
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as in inaccessible
hard or impossible to get to or get at
for some reason, the homeowners placed the dishes in an inconvenient cabinet
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Recent Examples of inconvenient
Even worse, local governments are starting to follow suit, holding meetings and burying documents in secrecy when the truth is politically inconvenient.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
If Advanced Account Security proves to be inconvenient, users can deactivate the feature.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
In recent weeks, discontent has simmered to the surface in Russia following a wave of internet disruptions that have made life inconvenient in the Russian capital and elsewhere.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Those two bits of inconvenient reality, perhaps more than any others the Oilers face, are what take their comeback attempt from an uphill climb to a mountain summit.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
If Advanced Account Security proves to be inconvenient, users can deactivate the feature.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
In recent weeks, discontent has simmered to the surface in Russia following a wave of internet disruptions that have made life inconvenient in the Russian capital and elsewhere.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Those two bits of inconvenient reality, perhaps more than any others the Oilers face, are what take their comeback attempt from an uphill climb to a mountain summit.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconvenient
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At the same time, workplace politics could feel extra stressful and annoying, especially if someone becomes threatened by your confidence.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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The predatory add-ons were annoying.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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By the time the mission ended with a crash-landing in January 2024, Ingenuity had shown scientists a new way to explore other worlds, using air to travel longer distances and reach locations inaccessible to ground vehicles.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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Capricor says the companies also created a pricing structure that could make the treatment financially inaccessible for many patients.—
Meghana Keshavan,
STAT,
8 May 2026
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At a time when air travel can often feel routine if not outright frustrating, inaugural flights can be reminiscent of an era where every trip was more of a special event.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Madrid’s two Englishmen were having frustrating evenings.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Northwestern University in Evanston, which also uses Canvas, stated in an online post that some access to the system was available, while other parts remained unavailable.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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However, as of Thursday, Canvas remained unavailable for students and staff at UC Davis, Sacramento State, the Los Rios Community College District campuses and several other institutions across the nation.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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In a video about an erratic Uber driver, a recognizable dynamic—awkward small talk, impatience to set off—escalates into a life-threatening one.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Hannah and Garrett’s connection begins with an awkward encounter.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Sulfate-free shampoos are often less irritating to sensitive scalps, too.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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Derms say mineral blocks tend to be less irritating for sensitive skin.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
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Fetish camboy Aaron Eagle (Kieron Moore) agrees to spend the night with an anonymous client, only to discover a disturbing tie to his past.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
10 May 2026
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In the spring of 2018, federal prosecutors arrested both Raniere and Mack (along with four other individuals) and leveled disturbing accusations against the pair.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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At times, Lynch would surrender walks, which led to him getting into troublesome situations.—
Jaylon Thompson
May 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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Eldridge also has struck out 41 times in 114 at-bats and Giants officials were hoping to see some progress with what otherwise portends to be a troublesome issue against major-league pitching.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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“Inconvenient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconvenient. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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