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Inconvenience: meaning, definitions and examples

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inconvenience

 

[ ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

causing trouble

Something that causes trouble, difficulty, or discomfort. It is an inconvenience when things do not go as planned or when something unexpected happens.

Synonyms

difficulty, discomfort, nuisance, trouble

Examples of usage

  • It was an inconvenience that the flight was delayed.
  • Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.
  • She experienced inconveniences during her trip due to the bad weather.
Context #2 | Noun

lack of comfort

The state of not being comfortable or at ease. It refers to a situation where one might feel bothered or inconvenienced.

Synonyms

awkwardness, discomfort, unease

Examples of usage

  • The old chair provided little comfort and much inconvenience.
  • She preferred to stay at home rather than face the inconveniences of traveling.

Translations

Translations of the word "inconvenience" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inconveniência

🇮🇳 असुविधा

🇩🇪 Unannehmlichkeit

🇮🇩 ketidaknyamanan

🇺🇦 незручність

🇵🇱 niedogodność

🇯🇵 不便

🇫🇷 inconvénient

🇪🇸 inconveniencia

🇹🇷 rahatsızlık

🇰🇷 불편

🇸🇦 إزعاج

🇨🇿 nepříjemnost

🇸🇰 nepríjemnosť

🇨🇳 不便

🇸🇮 neprijetnost

🇮🇸 óþægindi

🇰🇿 қолайсыздық

🇬🇪 უხერხულობა

🇦🇿 narahatlıq

🇲🇽 inconveniencia

Etymology

The word 'inconvenience' originated from the Latin word 'inconvenientia', which means 'incongruity' or 'unsuitability'. In English, it first appeared in the 14th century with the meaning of 'incongruity' or 'unsuitability'. Over time, its usage evolved to refer to something that causes trouble or discomfort.

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