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inconvenient

in·con·ven·ient

inconvenient

 
 
pronunciation:
In kn vin ynt
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: 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
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
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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derivation: inconveniently (adv.)
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