as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
the inconvenience of having to walk everywhere until the car is fixed
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as in to trouble
to cause discomfort to or trouble for
he inconvenienced his sister by moving into her tiny apartment
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Recent Examples of inconvenience
Max Zahn, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
There is great inconvenience to the adjacent landowners in agricultural and residential neighborhoods to have an industrial project in their backyard, across the street or next door.
—Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 13 Nov. 2024
John Tamny, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
History indicates that when inconveniencing customers results in serious fines, airlines minimize those hits to profitability by improving operations.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Bitcoin ETFs allow investors to buy into an asset that tracks the price movement of bitcoin, while avoiding the inconvenience and risk of purchasing the crypto coin itself.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
There is great inconvenience to the adjacent landowners in agricultural and residential neighborhoods to have an industrial project in their backyard, across the street or next door.
—Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 13 Nov. 2024
Verb
No doubt most will not want to inconvenience their customers with two separate transactions, but the cost of saving customers from inconvenience will be paid for through the purchase of new technology and systems meant to mitigate the actions of one state legislature.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
History indicates that when inconveniencing customers results in serious fines, airlines minimize those hits to profitability by improving operations.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconvenience
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Symptoms linked to the mystery disease include fever, headaches, coughing and anemia, raising concerns about the Congo's limited medical infrastructure.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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That was until a throbbing headache set in, said Covert, 18.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The sector has grown increasingly troubled by violent incidents in recent years — though these episodes typically occur at hospitals or other medical settings.Nathan Bomey, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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Six years ago, Pamela and Christian Wilson, troubled by the lack of affordable housing in Baltimore, told me about their dream to build small homes out of cargo containers.Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
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The cat must be happy in their environment to thrive, so animal coordinators on movie sets must ensure that studio temperature, cast and crew interactions, and the moving of objects aren't a nuisance to the cat.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Muscle cramps can be a nuisance, but there are ways to relieve the pain and discomfort.Laura Schober, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
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Sadly, the mainstream media hasn’t bothered to ask me any questions about it.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
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If your symptoms bother you, affect your quality of life, or interfere with your daily functioning, your healthcare provider can help.Jess Sims, Health, 15 Dec. 2024
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As Venus and Mars clash, avoid taking frustration out on colleagues.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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While frustration has mounted in recent years with Boston’s lack of big moves, reduced payroll and having missed the postseason in five of the last six seasons, the wheels are turning toward contention.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Instead of data bouncing around the web, the bidding will happen directly on the user’s device—each ad option is weighed and scored locally.Ivan Guzenko, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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For these economies with already weak growth starting points, the drag on net trade and rerouting stemming from the levies will weigh heavily, according to BNP Paribas economists.Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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The annoyance is really the side effect or collateral damage to a presumably reasonable activity.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The week’s biggest stories (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) A look at Kamala Harris’ roots in California Living on the same block as Harris is a delight and an annoyance, her Brentwood neighbors say.Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
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Warmer waters as a result of climate change and krill harvesting could be disturbing traditional humpback feeding grounds, forcing whales to go farther and farther to find food.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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One was arrested on suspicion of battery on a police officer and disturbing the public’s business, LAPD Sgt.David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Inconvenience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconvenience. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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