Inconveniencing: meaning, definitions and examples
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inconveniencing
[ ɪnkənˈviːniənsɪŋ ]
causing discomfort
Inconveniencing refers to the act of causing someone difficulty or discomfort, often by creating an obstacle or an extra burden. It can relate to disrupting someone's plans or making a task more challenging.
Synonyms
burdening, disturbing, hindering, troubling
Examples of usage
- She felt bad about inconveniencing her friends by changing the plans.
- The construction work was inconveniencing many of the local residents.
- I apologize for inconveniencing you with my last-minute request.
Translations
Translations of the word "inconveniencing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inconveniente
🇮🇳 असुविधा
🇩🇪 Unannehmlichkeit
🇮🇩 ketidaknyamanan
🇺🇦 незручність
🇵🇱 niedogodność
🇯🇵 不便
🇫🇷 inconvénient
🇪🇸 inconveniente
🇹🇷 rahatsızlık
🇰🇷 불편
🇸🇦 إزعاج
🇨🇿 nepříjemnost
🇸🇰 nepríjemnosť
🇨🇳 不便
🇸🇮 neprijetnost
🇮🇸 óþægindi
🇰🇿 қолайсыздық
🇬🇪 დამაბრკოლებელი
🇦🇿 narahatlıq
🇲🇽 inconveniente
Word origin
The term 'inconvenience' is derived from the Latin word 'inconvenientia', which means 'lack of convenience'. It started to appear in English around the late 14th century. The prefix 'in-' denotes negation, while 'convenient' stems from the Latin 'conveniens', meaning 'coming together'. This semantic evolution indicates a departure from ease or comfort. Over centuries, the word evolved in usage, primarily associating with situations that disrupt normalcy or ease of action. As society became more complex, the experience of inconvenience manifested in various forms—from minor daily disruptions to significant life-altering events. The evolution of the term reflects changing social dynamics and expectations surrounding convenience in daily life.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,114, 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.