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Inconvenient: meaning, definitions and examples

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inconvenient

 

[ ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in daily life

Causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; not convenient.

Synonyms

awkward, impractical, troublesome, unfavorable

Examples of usage

  • It's so inconvenient having to drive all the way back to get my wallet.
  • The inconvenient truth is that we will have to work overtime to finish the project on time.
Context #2 | Adjective

in a social setting

Causing embarrassment or hindrance; not suitable.

Synonyms

awkward, embarrassing, inappropriate, troublesome

Examples of usage

  • It was rather inconvenient to have an argument during the party.
  • She felt it was inconvenient to ask for help in front of everyone.

Translations

Translations of the word "inconvenient" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inconveniente

🇮🇳 असुविधाजनक

🇩🇪 unangenehm

🇮🇩 tidak nyaman

🇺🇦 незручний

🇵🇱 niewygodny

🇯🇵 不便

🇫🇷 incommode

🇪🇸 incómodo

🇹🇷 rahatsız edici

🇰🇷 불편한

🇸🇦 غير مريح

🇨🇿 nepohodlný

🇸🇰 nepohodlný

🇨🇳 不方便

🇸🇮 neprijeten

🇮🇸 óþægilegur

🇰🇿 қолайсыз

🇬🇪 უხერხული

🇦🇿 narahat

🇲🇽 incómodo

Etymology

The word 'inconvenient' originated in the late 15th century from the Latin word 'inconveniens', which means 'not suitable or not proper'. Over time, its usage expanded to describe situations or things that cause trouble or discomfort. The concept of inconvenience has been a fundamental aspect of human experience, reflecting the challenges and obstacles people face in their daily lives.

See also: convenience, convenient, conveniently, convention.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,691, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.