as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
the inconvenience of having to walk everywhere until the car is fixed
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as in to trouble
to cause discomfort to or trouble for
he inconvenienced his sister by moving into her tiny apartment
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Recent Examples of inconvenience
Suzy Forman, SELF, 24 Oct. 2024
When shrewd photographers realized that the inconvenience of long exposure time could become an asset, detailed directions for creating these illusions proliferated.
—Andrea Kaston Tange, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
Daniel D'addario, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024
While a handful of judges, notably all women, identify with the plaintiffs and eventually rule in their favor, the lawmakers, often men, appear inconvenienced by their narratives.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2024
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Noun
The inconvenience of washing (and drying) a comforter once a week may seem super overwhelming—which is where those handy covers and top sheets come into play.
—Suzy Forman, SELF, 24 Oct. 2024
When shrewd photographers realized that the inconvenience of long exposure time could become an asset, detailed directions for creating these illusions proliferated.
—Andrea Kaston Tange, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
Verb
Entertainment corporations from Netflix to Disney would be severely inconvenienced if the next president came into office with a grudge against them.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024
While a handful of judges, notably all women, identify with the plaintiffs and eventually rule in their favor, the lawmakers, often men, appear inconvenienced by their narratives.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconvenience
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Exposure to high concentrations can cause people to lose consciousness and can lead to long-term effects such as headaches, poor attention span, poor memory and poor motor function, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Common symptoms include a runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, sneezing, coughing, mild headache, and a low-grade fever.Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed, Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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Banning the default search deals that Google now pays more than $26 billion annually to maintain was one of the main practices that troubled Mehta in his ruling.Michael Liedtke, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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The stepmom explains that Jake and Susan's relationship was troubled throughout the pregnancy with Jenna, and the couple ultimately separated, divorcing before their daughter turned 2.Angela Andaloro, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The world wars turned the insect from a nuisance to a mortal threat.Salama Udaipurwala, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2024
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But, as this CNN investigation reveals, this public nuisance has an exploitative underbelly that warrants scrutiny.Longreads, Longreads, 25 Oct. 2024
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Jeff Beal, owner of the Cigar Vault, said the business uses a ventilation system that recycles the air, so patrons of nearby businesses should not be bothered by the cigar smoke.Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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They cannot be bothered with solving the day-to-day needs-to-survive of their charges.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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But with crucial deadlines and the land deal itself hanging in the balance, the county’s apparent lack of movement was a source of frustration at Tuesday’s supervisors meeting.Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Voter frustrations with the economy and immigration are fueling Trump’s slight advantage among Arizona voters.Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Third, offer a proven method, such as the 1-3-1 model: one problem or challenge, three options weighing pros and cons, and one best solution based on comparative analysis.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Spark weighs a mere 1 pound 9.7 ounces, the lightest bag in this guide.Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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But then there are the annoyances that truly seem created for the sole purpose of annoying.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Another minor annoyance is that the on-screen text is pretty small.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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The photos, not graphic but disturbing all the same, were allegedly taken at the scene of the Delphi murders — the double homicide of two best friends, Abigail Williams, 13, and Liberty German, 14, in rural Delphi, Indiana, in 2017.Aja Romano, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
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The skit started with the actors seeming disturbed.Dennis Romero, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Inconvenience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconvenience. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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