inconvenient

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Also spelled ill-conwenient

US /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənt/
adj noun Freq #12585

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    Causing trouble, difficulty, or discomfort; not suiting your needs or plans.

    It is inconvenient not to have a phone in the kitchen.

  2. 2
    adj

    Happening at a time that is not suitable.

    An early departure is inconvenient for us.

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Word family
Forms inconveniently
Related forms inconvenienceinconveniently

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French inconvenient, from Latin inconvenientem.

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