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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 inconveniently word
- adjective inconveniently not easily accessible or at hand: The phone is in an inconvenient place. 1
- adjective inconveniently inopportune; untimely: an inconvenient time for a visit. 1
- adjective inconveniently not suiting one's needs or purposes: The house has an inconvenient floor plan. 1
- noun inconveniently In an inconvenient manner. 1
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Origin of inconveniently
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 Inconveniently
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inconveniently 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
inconveniently usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inconveniently
adv inconveniently
- awkwardly — lacking skill or dexterity. Synonyms: clumsy, inept; unskillful, unhandy, inexpert. Antonyms: deft, adroit, skillful, dexterous; handy.
- inappropriately — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
adverb inconveniently
- inopportune — not opportune; inappropriate; inconvenient; untimely or unseasonable: an inopportune visit.
- troublesome — causing trouble, annoyance, or difficulty; vexatious: a troublesome situation; a troublesome person.
- problematically — of the nature of a problem; doubtful; uncertain; questionable.
- tiresome — causing or liable to cause a person to tire; wearisome: a tiresome job.
- embarrassingly — In an embarrassing manner.
Antonyms for inconveniently
adverb inconveniently
- beneficially — conferring benefit; advantageous; helpful: the beneficial effect of sunshine.
adjective inconveniently
- close-at-hand — lying in the near future or vicinity; nearby or imminent.
- close at hand — lying in the near future or vicinity; nearby or imminent.
- utile — useful.
- handy — within easy reach; conveniently available; accessible: The aspirins are handy.
- on hand — the terminal, prehensile part of the upper limb in humans and other primates, consisting of the wrist, metacarpal area, fingers, and thumb.
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