inconvenience

Language: en

🇺🇸 /ˌɪnkəˈnviːnjəns/

📖 Definitions

  1. noun
    The state or fact of being inconvenient; trouble or discomfort caused to someone.; Something that causes trouble, difficulty, or discomfort.
  2. verb
    To cause trouble, difficulty, or discomfort to someone.

🔗 Details

Word forms

countable / uncountable Plural: inconveniences 3rd sing.: inconveniences Past: inconvenienced Past part.: inconvenienced Pres part.: inconveniencing

Collocations

cause inconveniencesorry for the inconvenienceany inconvenience causedminor inconveniencegreat inconvenienceput someone to inconvenience

Derivatives

inconvenientinconvenientlyconvenienceconvenientconveniently

Synonyms

bothernuisancetroubleannoyancehasslediscomfort

Antonyms

convenienceeasecomfort

Commonly confused

inconvenient
EN: 'Inconvenient' is the adjective form (e.g., 'an inconvenient time'); 'inconvenience' is the noun or verb.
discomfort
EN: 'Discomfort' refers to physical or mental unease; 'inconvenience' refers to trouble or difficulty caused by circumstances.

Spelling tips

EN: Remember the double 'n' in 'inconvenience' and the '-ience' ending (not '-ance'). The prefix is 'in-' + 'convenience'.

💬 Examples

  1. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the road closures.

  2. The lack of parking is a major inconvenience for residents.

  3. I hope it doesn't inconvenience you if I arrive a little late.