inconvenient
Inconvenient (adj) means causing difficulty, trouble, or discomfort; not suitable for one's needs. Example: “The meeting was scheduled at an inconvenient time for most of the team.”
How to use inconvenient
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot convenient — awkward, badly timed, or troublesome.
Word forms
more inconvenient comparative, inconvenients plural, most inconvenient superlative
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The meeting was scheduled at an _____ time for most of the team.
Etymology
From Middle French inconvenient, from Latin inconvenientem, from in- ("not") plus convenire ("to fit, be suitable").
Rhymes for inconvenient
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What does “inconvenient” mean?
The word “inconvenient” means causing difficulty, trouble, or discomfort; not suitable for one's needs. In plain terms, not convenient — awkward, badly timed, or troublesome.
How do you use “inconvenient” in a sentence?
Here is “inconvenient” used in a sentence: “The meeting was scheduled at an inconvenient time for most of the team.”
What part of speech is “inconvenient”?
“Inconvenient” is an adjective.
Where does the word “inconvenient” come from?
The word “inconvenient” comes from Latin. From Middle French inconvenient, from Latin inconvenientem, from in- ("not") plus convenire ("to fit, be suitable").
Is “inconvenient” a common word?
“Inconvenient” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
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