inconvenient

adjective
UK: /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/
US: /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

  1. Causing trouble or difficulty; not suitable or practical for a particular situation.

    1. The bus stop is in an inconvenient place.
    2. It's very inconvenient to have to travel such a long distance to work every day.

  2. Not easily accessible or available; causing difficulty or discomfort.

    1. Is this a very inconvenient time for you?
    2. It might be inconvenient but it's also important to address these concerns directly.

Synonyms

awkward cumbersome unsuitable difficult annoying bothersome troublesome
inconvenient adverb

  1. In an unsuitable or awkward way; causing difficulty or annoyance.

    1. He arrived inconveniently early.
    2. The package was delivered inconveniently while I was away on vacation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inconvenient" in English means: Causing trouble or difficulty; not suitable or practical for a particular situation., Not easily accessible or available; causing difficulty or discomfort..

The phonetic transcription of "inconvenient" is /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/ in British English and /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inconvenient": awkward, cumbersome, unsuitable, difficult, annoying, bothersome, troublesome.

Example usage of "inconvenient": "The bus stop is in an inconvenient place.". More examples on the page.