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inconvenience

[in-kuhn-veen-yuhns]

noun

  1. the quality or state of being inconvenient.

  2. an inconvenient circumstance or thing; something that causes discomfort, trouble, etc.



verb (used with object)

inconvenienced, inconveniencing 
  1. to put to inconvenience or trouble; incommode.

    He inconvenienced everyone by his constant telephoning.

inconvenience

/ ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns, -ˈviːnɪəns /

noun

  1. the state or quality of being inconvenient

  2. something inconvenient; a hindrance, trouble, or difficulty

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. (tr) to cause inconvenience to; trouble or harass

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • uninconvenienced adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of inconvenience1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Late Latin word inconvenientia. See in- 3, convenience
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It said customers who had already booked tours would receive a refund and apologised for the inconvenience.

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The staff member is then heard saying that he had a "duty of care", adding that he would waive the bill for their drinks and apologising for the inconvenience.

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"I'm devastated and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience to my fans. I'll be back on stage and will see you soon."

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"We remain fully committed to protecting the privacy and security of our consumers, and sincerely regret any inconvenience or concern caused by this incident," it said in a post on its website.

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Aside from inconveniencing other moviegoers as they shuffle past, stepping on toes and grabbing seatbacks after the lights have gone down, they’re missing every single trailer for an upcoming attraction.

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