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- [in-kuh n-veen-yuh nt]
- /ˌɪn kənˈvin yənt/
- /ˌɪn.kənˈviː.ni.ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-kuh n-veen-yuh nt]
- /ˌɪn kənˈvin yənt/
Definitions of inconvenient word
- adjective inconvenient not easily accessible or at hand: The phone is in an inconvenient place. 1
- adjective inconvenient inopportune; untimely: an inconvenient time for a visit. 1
- adjective inconvenient not suiting one's needs or purposes: The house has an inconvenient floor plan. 1
- noun inconvenient Causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort. 1
- adjective inconvenient time 1
- adjective inconvenient not convenient 1
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Origin of inconvenient
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English < Latin inconvenient- (stem of inconveniēns) not suiting. See in-3, convenient
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Parts of speech for Inconvenient
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inconvenient popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inconvenient
adj inconvenient
- troublesome — causing trouble, annoyance, or difficulty; vexatious: a troublesome situation; a troublesome person.
- awkward — An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with.
- unwieldy — not wieldy; wielded with difficulty; not readily handled or managed in use or action, as from size, shape, or weight; awkward; ungainly.
- disturbing — upsetting or disquieting; dismaying: a disturbing increase in the crime rate.
- cumbersome — Something that is cumbersome is large and heavy and therefore difficult to carry, wear, or handle.
adjective inconvenient
- problematic — of the nature of a problem; doubtful; uncertain; questionable.
- ill-timed — badly timed; inopportune.
- bothersome — Someone or something that is bothersome is annoying or irritating.
- embarrassing — Causing embarrassment.
- discommodious — Not commodious; uncomfortable.
Antonyms for inconvenient
adj inconvenient
- graceful — characterized by elegance or beauty of form, manner, movement, or speech; elegant: a graceful dancer; a graceful reply.
- beneficial — Something that is beneficial helps people or improves their lives.
- helpful — giving or rendering aid or assistance; of service: Your comments were very helpful.
- easy — not hard or difficult; requiring no great labor or effort: a book that is easy to read; an easy victory.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
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