Inconvenient
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British pronunciation/ɪnkənvˈiːnɪənt/
American pronunciation/ˌɪnkənˈvinjənt/

Definition & Meaning of "inconvenient"

inconvenient
01

causing trouble or difficulty due to a lack of compatibility with one's needs, comfort, or purpose

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The broken elevator made reaching the top floor very inconvenient.
Her shift change was inconvenient but necessary.
The lack of parking near the venue is inconvenient for visitors.
02

not happening at a suitable time, often disrupting the normal schedule

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The unexpected phone call during an important meeting was highly inconvenient, disrupting the flow of the discussion.
Arriving late to the airport due to heavy traffic was an inconvenient start to the vacation.
Discovering a flat tire on the car when we were already running late was an inconvenient setback that added stress to our journey.
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