inconvenient
adjective
in·con·ve·nient
ˌin-kən-ˈvē-nyənt 
: not convenient especially in giving trouble or annoyance : inopportune
an inconvenient time
inconveniently
adverb
Examples of inconvenient in a Sentence
The restaurant is in an inconvenient location.
the unexpected visitors showed up at an inconvenient time
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But the inconvenient truth for Christian nationalist apologists is that to reject empathy is to reject the fundamental teachings of Christianity.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
This wasn't a big deal when camping in the same spot for a couple days, but removing all bikes and the rack itself was certainly inconvenient when trying to quickly grab food or drink out of the galley while on the road.
—New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2025
But the tariff regime may soon lay bare the inconvenient truth of comparative advantage: Certain goods are made outside the U.S. because factories elsewhere can produce them more cheaply and efficiently.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2025
The more secure methods — cashier’s checks, money orders, or online payment providers — can be inconvenient or carry costs that cut into the profit landlords make on their rent.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
This wasn't a big deal when camping in the same spot for a couple days, but removing all bikes and the rack itself was certainly inconvenient when trying to quickly grab food or drink out of the galley while on the road.
—New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2025
But the tariff regime may soon lay bare the inconvenient truth of comparative advantage: Certain goods are made outside the U.S. because factories elsewhere can produce them more cheaply and efficiently.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2025
The more secure methods — cashier’s checks, money orders, or online payment providers — can be inconvenient or carry costs that cut into the profit landlords make on their rent.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inconvenient
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“Inconvenient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconvenient. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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inconvenient
adjective
in·con·ve·nient
ˌin-kən-ˈvē-nyənt
: not convenient : causing difficulty, discomfort, or annoyance
an inconvenient delay
inconveniently
adverb
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