Incommoded: meaning, definitions and examples

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incommoded

 

[ ɪnˈkɒməʊd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to inconvenience

To incommode someone means to cause them inconvenience or discomfort. This term is often used in formal contexts where someone's comfort or ease is disrupted by an action or situation. It implies a certain level of annoyance or hindrance, suggesting that the person affected has been put in an awkward or difficult position. Additionally, incommode carries a somewhat old-fashioned or literary tone, making it less common in everyday speech.

Synonyms

burden, discommode, disturb, inconvenience, trouble

Examples of usage

  • The delay in delivery incommoded several clients.
  • Her sudden visit incommoded my plans for the evening.
  • Please do not incommode your guests with too many questions.

Translations

Translations of the word "incommoded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incomodado

🇮🇳 असुविधा में

🇩🇪 belästigt

🇮🇩 terganggu

🇺🇦 незручний

🇵🇱 niedogodny

🇯🇵 迷惑な

🇫🇷 incommodé

🇪🇸 incomodado

🇹🇷 rahatsız

🇰🇷 불편한

🇸🇦 مُعَاقَ

🇨🇿 nepohodlný

🇸🇰 nepohodlný

🇨🇳 不便的

🇸🇮 neprijetno

🇮🇸 óþægilegur

🇰🇿 қолайсыз

🇬🇪 არაჰაერო

🇦🇿 narahat olmuş

🇲🇽 incomodado

Word origin

The word 'incommode' originates from the Latin term 'incommodare', which means 'to inconvenience or disturb.' The 'in-' prefix is a negation, while 'commodare' derives from 'commodus', meaning 'suitable or convenient.' The term has been in use since the late Middle Ages, and it has maintained its association with causing discomfort or inconvenience throughout its history. It reflects a time in the English language when more elaborate forms of expression were valued, particularly in literary and formal writings. Over the centuries, while the use of 'incommode' has declined, it still appears in more formal, academic, or literary contexts, often serving as a reminder of the rich heritage of the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,185, 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.