inconvenience
[ in-kuh n-veen-yuh ns ]
/ ˌɪn kənˈvin yəns /
noun
the quality or state of being inconvenient.
an inconvenient circumstance or thing; something that causes discomfort, trouble, etc.
verb (used with object), in·con·ven·ienced, in·con·ven·ienc·ing.
to put to inconvenience or trouble; incommode: He inconvenienced everyone by his constant telephoning.
Origin of inconvenience
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Late Latin word
inconvenientia. See
in-3,
convenience
OTHER WORDS FROM inconvenience
un·in·con·ven·ienced, adjectiveWords nearby inconvenience
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British Dictionary definitions for inconvenience
inconvenience
/ (ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns, -ˈviːnɪəns) /
noun
the state or quality of being inconvenient
something inconvenient; a hindrance, trouble, or difficulty
verb
(tr)
to cause inconvenience to; trouble or harass