inconvenient
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
That has increased ticket prices and made inconvenient flight cancellations more likely.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
Last year the Times found that British authorities made more than 12,000 arrests for inconvenient and “grossly offensive” speech in 2023, which is an average of 30 arrests a day.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
In practice, critics say, the phrase has become shorthand for science in which preferred outcomes outweigh inconvenient evidence.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
"We can't explore deeper unless we are doing a few things that are inconvenient, unless we're making a few sacrifices, unless we're taking a few risks. And those things are all worth it," she said.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Being hungry was the most inconvenient part of running away.
From "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg
Vocabulary lists containing inconvenient
List 6
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
List 4
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
List 10
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
