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..."

Usage tips for "inconvenience"

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