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Incommode: meaning, definitions and examples

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incommode

 

[ ɪnˈkɒməʊd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to disturb

To incommode someone means to cause inconvenience or discomfort to them. This can refer to hindering their progress, making them feel uncomfortable, or imposing on their time and resources. It often has a mild connotation, suggesting that the disturbance is not severe but still noteworthy. The term can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Synonyms

bother, disturb, trouble

Examples of usage

  • I didn't mean to incommode you by arriving late.
  • The sudden rain incommoded our plans for a picnic.
  • She incommoded her guests by overscheduling their activities.

Translations

Translations of the word "incommode" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incomodar

🇮🇳 असुविधा देना

🇩🇪 belästigen

🇮🇩 mengganggu

🇺🇦 досаджати

🇵🇱 niepokoić

🇯🇵 迷惑をかける

🇫🇷 incommoder

🇪🇸 incomodar

🇹🇷 rahatsız etmek

🇰🇷 방해하다

🇸🇦 إزعاج

🇨🇿 nepříjemně obtěžovat

🇸🇰 znepríjemňovať

🇨🇳 打扰

🇸🇮 očitati

🇮🇸 trufla

🇰🇿 қамтамасыз ету

🇬🇪 დაუსვენებელი

🇦🇿 narahat etmək

🇲🇽 incomodar

Etymology

The word 'incommode' is derived from the Latin term 'incommodare', where 'in-' means 'not' and 'commodare' means 'to make fit or suitable'. The prefix 'in-' negates the root, emphasizing the idea of causing a lack of convenience or comfort. This term made its way into Middle French as 'incommoder' before being adopted into English in the late 15th century. Historically, 'incommode' has been used in legal and literary contexts to describe situations where one party may create an inconvenience for another party. Though its usage has diminished in modern vernacular, it still appears in formal literature and academic discussions, illustrating the nuances of inconvenience and discomfort. Over time, it has become a somewhat archaic term, often replaced by more common synonyms in everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,941, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.