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in·con·ven·ient
 inconvenient
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
causing extra effort or time.
There are no supermarkets near us, so shopping is somewhat inconvenient.- synonyms:
- bothersome, discommodious, troublesome
- antonyms:
- convenient, handy
- similar words:
- awkward, burdensome, difficult, irksome, pesky, tiresome, trying, unhandy, vexing
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| definition 2: |
not timely or appropriate.
His arrival at dinner time was inconvenient.- synonyms:
- ill-timed, inappropriate, inopportune, unfitting, unseasonable, unsuitable, untimely
- antonyms:
- convenient
- similar words:
- out of place
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| definition 3: |
not easily accessible.
Being on a one-way street with little parking makes the restaurant somewhat inconvenient.- antonyms:
- convenient
- similar words:
- distant, remote
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improper |
| derivation: |
inconveniently (adv.) |
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