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in·con·ven·ience

inconvenience

 
pronunciation:
In kn vin yns
parts of speech:
noun, verb
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the quality of causing bother or making things difficult.
She complained about the inconvenience of her long drive to work each day.
antonyms:
convenience
definition 2: a thing or situation that causes trouble or makes things difficult.
Not having a computer room at school is an inconvenience.
antonyms:
convenience
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: inconveniences, inconveniencing, inconvenienced
definition: to cause trouble or extra effort for.
Would it inconvenience you to drive me home?
similar words:
trouble