as in headaches
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 troubles
to cause discomfort to or trouble for
he inconvenienced his sister by moving into her tiny apartment
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Recent Examples of inconveniences
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
With such services suspended, lawmakers traveling on Delta will face the same inconveniences as other passengers.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Homeland is currently only partially funded, causing long airport backups and other inconveniences.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Like his colleagues across the state, East Hartford schools Superintendent Thomas Anderson has to weigh all of those inconveniences when deciding whether to call off classes.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
The venues in Beijing were mostly empty, and the teams were isolated from each other, subject to daily COVID tests and other inconveniences that put a notable damper on the experience.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
There's an affluent half of the population whose financial lives aren't disrupted by momentary inconveniences.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
But the change may pose inconveniences for some homeowners without computers.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
American military-power projection has depended on bases all around the world, provided by nations that trusted the United States as a partner and have been willing to overlook the inconveniences of hosting American soldiers.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Noun
These are not minor inconveniences.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
With such services suspended, lawmakers traveling on Delta will face the same inconveniences as other passengers.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Homeland is currently only partially funded, causing long airport backups and other inconveniences.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Like his colleagues across the state, East Hartford schools Superintendent Thomas Anderson has to weigh all of those inconveniences when deciding whether to call off classes.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
The venues in Beijing were mostly empty, and the teams were isolated from each other, subject to daily COVID tests and other inconveniences that put a notable damper on the experience.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
There's an affluent half of the population whose financial lives aren't disrupted by momentary inconveniences.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
But the change may pose inconveniences for some homeowners without computers.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
American military-power projection has depended on bases all around the world, provided by nations that trusted the United States as a partner and have been willing to overlook the inconveniences of hosting American soldiers.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
On-time performance across the entire San Diego trolley system has been boosted by a year-old East County service change that inconveniences a relatively small number of riders.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconveniences
Noun
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Treeline wants to rebuild corporate IT from the ground up, starting with the everyday headaches most workers barely notice until something breaks.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Authorities said Koc and Alshmari attacked the victim, causing a split lip and headaches.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Understanding this cold-sensing protein could one day lead to better therapies for cold hypersensitivity that often troubles people undergoing certain types of cancer chemotherapies.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
25 Mar. 2026
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In my experience, challenging conventions and presenting a more candid depiction of what troubles our fighting men and women — and their folks back home — brings you more credibility and appreciation than trying to spray perfume on the horrors of the battlefield.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Lack of communication from airlines during disruptions is a major complaint from customers across carriers, and anything companies can do to alleviate that will help with those frustrations.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The poll suggests the financial pressure of increasing gas prices in the wake of the US attack on Iran has added to Americans’ financial frustrations.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Edelmira Firman stands 4-foot-11 and weighs around 140 pounds, deputies said.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Murray is 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighs 230 pounds, and was last seen wearing a gray shirt, gray sweatpants and black and blue shoes.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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The end of the hibernation period in spring brings new bat movement, which means more nuisances for homes with roosts.—
Caden Perry,
jsonline.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Florida law shields shooting ranges, specifically, from being sued as nuisances.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His approach is to look at what bothers that person the most.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The political rhetoric aimed at ridiculing Canada bothers Johnson.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Odor is a botanical defense mechanism as much as thistles and thorns.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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Get Tough Purchase ones made from cowhide, goatskin, or pigskin leather or abrasion-resistant canvas that will be harder for thorns to penetrate.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In order to make sure horses keep their cool among loud, unpredictable crowds, officers do desensitization training with speakers, sirens, inflatable tube men, kazoos, fireworks, flags and all manner of annoyances.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Shatner deftly presents Kirk's delicate handling of interstellar trader Cyrano Jones's multiplying annoyances with a gentle humor and relaxed resignation as to the absurdity of the situation aboard the Enterprise.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Inconveniences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconveniences. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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