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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Despite the many benefits of composting, some argue that the possibility of attracting pests and the need to avoid materials like meat and dairy make the strategy inconvenient at best.
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Lisa Boyd, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2025
Not long ago, the nuns named these prisoners formal affiliates of their order (a fact that the state’s governor, Greg Abbott, a Catholic, may find politically and morally inconvenient).
—Daniel Zalewski, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
In a country where history is often rewritten to silence socially inconvenient truths, Lamar stood firm in his messaging without compromising his artistry.
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Told in a fragmented, non-linear structure, 500 Days of Summer jumps through highs and lows, first dates and final goodbyes, capturing how our minds romanticize relationships while glossing over inconvenient truths.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Lisa Boyd, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2025
Not long ago, the nuns named these prisoners formal affiliates of their order (a fact that the state’s governor, Greg Abbott, a Catholic, may find politically and morally inconvenient).
—Daniel Zalewski, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
In a country where history is often rewritten to silence socially inconvenient truths, Lamar stood firm in his messaging without compromising his artistry.
—Alexandra Polk, refinery29.com, 10 Feb. 2025
Told in a fragmented, non-linear structure, 500 Days of Summer jumps through highs and lows, first dates and final goodbyes, capturing how our minds romanticize relationships while glossing over inconvenient truths.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Inconvenient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconvenient. Accessed 21 Feb. 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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