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inconvenient

[in-kuhn-veen-yuhnt] / ˌɪn kənˈvin jənt /


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After all, an emergency fund exists to prevent you from having to make a harsh decision at an inconvenient time.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

He said he would likely book a hotel for the night, despite the expense and inconvenience, describing the delay as "costly, inconvenient... frustrating".

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

The life I pictured appeared in View-Master slides, each image crisp and complete, with all the inconvenient connective tissue outsourced.

From Salon Aug. 4, 2026

"Independence carries a price, and the machinery of the Court can be turned against its own officeholders whenever their independence becomes inconvenient," they said.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

It was an inconvenient fact, because Adam Worth matched the Paris police’s idea of the thief perfectly.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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