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as in annoying
causing difficulty, discomfort, or annoyance
the unexpected visitors showed up at an inconvenient time
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as in inaccessible
hard or impossible to get to or get at
for some reason, the homeowners placed the dishes in an inconvenient cabinet
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Recent Examples of inconvenient
After all, none of us would be happy with a casino offering a rewarding bonus only to restrict us later with impossibly high wagering requirements or inconvenient cash out options.
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Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
In order to do so, however, the futon has to be moved away from the wall, which could be inconvenient.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
His new role could give Musk power over federal agencies’ budgets, staffing and the ability to push for the elimination of inconvenient regulations.
—Lora Kolodny,ari Levy, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Workers alleged Cognizant preferred Indian workers because they could be paid less and were more willing to accept inconvenient or less-favorable assignments.
—Phillip Molnar, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
In order to do so, however, the futon has to be moved away from the wall, which could be inconvenient.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
His new role could give Musk power over federal agencies’ budgets, staffing and the ability to push for the elimination of inconvenient regulations.
—Lora Kolodny,ari Levy, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Workers alleged Cognizant preferred Indian workers because they could be paid less and were more willing to accept inconvenient or less-favorable assignments.
—Phillip Molnar, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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This is a book that is charming, intelligent and occasionally annoying.Jennifer Szalai, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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This change is particularly annoying since the multiplayer structure hasn't been notably improved since payment was required.PCMAG, PCMAG, 15 Jan. 2025
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A week after flames damaged the restaurant and destroyed huge swaths of the oceanside area, Gladstones remained shuttered and inaccessible to the public as the Palisades fire continued to rage.Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Internet service providers will also be required to make the app inaccessible to U.S. internet browsers.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
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But the more immediately frustrating part is that the new remote doesn’t have a dedicated button for switching input modes, as previous remotes from LG and countless other remotes do.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2025
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Managing your feelings in front of your children can be difficult — but taking more control over your feelings in frustrating situations is ultimately rewarding, Barnard College child psychologist Tovah Klein told CNBC Make It last year.Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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Which is why then-Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe kept Domi on Matthews’ right wing (instead of Marner) when the playoffs began (before again moving Domi back to the middle when Matthews was unavailable due to injury).Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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And consumers seem to have a strong interest in in-store pickup options; according to Locally data, nearly half of e-commerce shoppers abandoned their carts if local pickup was unavailable during the 2024 holiday season.Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2025
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Though the two might have an awkward run-in in the Love Island All-Stars Villa.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 13 Jan. 2025
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Ribas’ hands and movement were much crisper than that of Dern, whose movement was awkward and punches were slower and wilder than those of her foe.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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First, some people might find the constant drumbeat of being questioned by AI is exhausting and irritating.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Knotted chains are not only irritating, but can also damage jewelry.Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
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While the Eagles triumphed 22-10, advancing to the NFC Divisional Round, the victory was overshadowed by the disturbing exchange in the stands.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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The disturbing new figures are inching close to the same number of people — 1.5 million— who were internally displaced by Haiti’s cataclysmic earthquake, which struck 15 years ago on Jan. 12, 2010.Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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People often let their guard down in the cold months, which scientists say can be troublesome as fleas have different life stages.Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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And if that wasn’t troublesome enough, the offensive line would have had protection issues if Tagovailoa didn’t have such a quick trigger.Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Inconvenient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconvenient. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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