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Inconvenient
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Simple meaning
What does Inconvenient mean?
not easy or not convenient.
Dictionary definition
causing trouble, delay, or difficulty.
Example sentences
Inconvenient in a sentence
easy
The rain came at an inconvenient time.
medium
It was inconvenient to forget my notebook at home.
hard
The schedule was inconvenient because it made the group change its plan.
Synonyms
Words like Inconvenient
awkwardUse for something difficult to manage.
troublesomeUse for something that causes problems.
Antonyms
Opposite words
convenientUse for something easy or helpful.
easyUse for something not difficult.
Word family
Inconvenient word family
Base word
inconvenient
adjective
inconvenient
Base form.
noun
inconvenience
Trouble or difficulty caused by something.
adverb
inconveniently
In a way that causes trouble or delay.
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Practice 1
What does inconvenient mean?
Inconvenient means not easy or not convenient.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses inconvenient correctly?
The correct sentence uses inconvenient in a meaningful context.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to inconvenient?
Awkward is close in meaning to inconvenient in many contexts.
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