inconvenient

adjective

in·​con·​ve·​nient ˌin-kən-ˈvē-nyənt 

: not convenient especially in giving trouble or annoyance : inopportune

an inconvenient time

inconveniently adverb

Synonyms of inconvenient

• annoying
• frustrating
• awkward
• irritating
• disturbing
• troublesome

Examples of inconvenient in a Sentence

The restaurant is in an inconvenient location.

the unexpected visitors showed up at an inconvenient time

Recent Examples on the Web

They were not built for a group that invents its own vocabulary, drafts its own security protocols, and revises its own history when the record becomes inconvenient. — Michael Morris, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

And the question hanging above it is whether Kaffee can push himself to do the right, but inconvenient, thing in fighting back. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

However, this could turn into an inconvenient ride for public transit users, as that route can take up to 30 minutes. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

What initially feels inconvenient may reveal a better option, useful truth, or unexpected pleasure. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, incongruous, harmful, from Anglo-French, from Latin inconvenient-, inconveniens, from in- + convenient-, conveniens convenient

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inconvenient

• convenient

Kids Definition

inconvenient

adjective

in·​con·​ve·​nient ˌin-kən-ˈvē-nyənt 

: not convenient : causing difficulty, discomfort, or annoyance

an inconvenient delay

inconveniently adverb