[
US
/ˌɪnkənˈvinjəns/
]
[ UK /ɪnkənvˈiːnɪəns/ ]
[ UK /ɪnkənvˈiːnɪəns/ ]
VERB
-
to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
Sorry to trouble you, but...
NOUN
- the quality of not being useful or convenient
- an inconvenient discomfort
- a difficulty that causes anxiety
How To Use inconvenience In A Sentence
- We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused. Times, Sunday Times
- Inconveniences and time requirements are cited as cause for avoiding or procrastinating office visits.
- Apart from causing public nuisance and inconvenience to the commuters this also leads to road accidents.
- It needs to be cherished and supported, even if this involves a certain amount of personal inconvenience.
- Most news organizations are in retreat, shuttering bureaus and laying off journalists. But the former "Red China News Agency" doesn't need to worry about the inconvenience of turning a profit.
- The rules, and thus the inconvenience, have always been mandated by the federal government.
- We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. The Sun
- This is bound to cause inconvenience to users but is surely worthwhile given the long-term benefits of the project.
- He has plunged too many depths to be upset by small set backs or inconveniences.
- The colleges concerned have to incur extra expense and inconvenience.