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Inconvenience Definition & Meaning

inconvenience
noun
  1. an inconvenient discomfort
  2. a difficulty that causes anxiety
  3. the quality of not being useful or convenient
verb
  1. to cause inconvenience or discomfort to; "Sorry to trouble you, but..."

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Frequently asked questions

What does inconvenience mean?
an inconvenient discomfort a difficulty that causes anxiety the quality of not being useful or convenient to cause inconvenience or discomfort to; "Sorry to trouble you, but..."
What part of speech is inconvenience?
Inconvenience is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does inconvenience have?
Inconvenience has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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