1
as in annoying
causing difficulty, discomfort, or annoyance
the unexpected visitors showed up at an inconvenient time
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2
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
Hold Cutting Boards In Place Some cutting boards are quite slick on top of counters, which is both unsafe and inconvenient when chopping food.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
This series, however, exists solely to put those narratively inconvenient complexities on full display.
—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 24 Oct. 2025
Why go through all that inconvenient prep when the results are a foregone conclusion?
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
As a condition that affects the nervous system, MS can impact patients’ lives in myriad ways and via numerous triggers, sunlight being one that’s especially inconvenient.
—Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 23 Oct. 2025
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
This series, however, exists solely to put those narratively inconvenient complexities on full display.
—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 24 Oct. 2025
Why go through all that inconvenient prep when the results are a foregone conclusion?
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
As a condition that affects the nervous system, MS can impact patients’ lives in myriad ways and via numerous triggers, sunlight being one that’s especially inconvenient.
—Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconvenient
Adjective
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Meynecke said his footage suggested the whales found their hangers-on annoying.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Thankfully, the best faux garlands offer the look and oftentimes feel of the real thing without the sticky sap or annoying cleanup.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Running took off during the pandemic, when lockdowns made team sports and indoor physical activities such as group fitness classes less inaccessible.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Yet, nearly a quarter of the way into the 21st century, these personal flying machines remain inaccessible.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The Premier League has been a frustrating product this season.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Some of the diciest action – and most frustrating nights – for Powell involved sprinting across wet cobblestones or through a graveyard full of smoke in the dark.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Courts are closed for Veterans Day, so juvenile records were unavailable.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Nov. 2025
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Although not currently listed as a company officer on documents lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments commission — and unavailable for comment on Tuesday — a company representative confirmed Coote-Taylor had assumed the running of the business.—
Patty Huntington,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The rise of digital payment systems has made tipping both easier and more awkward, especially when prompts appear at counters, kiosks and drive-thru windows.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Use this a couple of times a week for smoother, brighter skin (without getting sunburnt and sand in awkward places).—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Formulated in Korea with natural, non-irritating ingredients suitable for sensitive skin, the face masks are the first example, infusing hydrating and calming ingredients such as Vitamin B12 and aloe.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Some viewers find her impulsiveness more irritating than endearing.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Despite already having declared her candidacy, McKnight voiced disturbing and violent threats against Sheehy.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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This story contains a description of a shooting some readers may find disturbing.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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There’s nothing more troublesome than a government that finds no problem too small to care about — and governments have a terrible track record for solving large ones.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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However, replacing 2/3 of your outfield in one offseason can be troublesome at times.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Inconvenient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconvenient. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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