CEFR B1

inconvenience

noun

Meaning

A state of being troubled, bothered, or put to trouble; a disruption or problem that causes difficulty or discomfort.

Examples

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
The road construction caused a major inconvenience for local residents.

Synonyms: trouble, difficulty, disruption, nuisance

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inconvenience (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

Definition

A state of being troubled, bothered, or put to trouble; a disruption or problem that causes difficulty or discomfort.

Examples

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
The road construction caused a major inconvenience for local residents.
Please let us know if the noise from the party caused you any inconvenience.

How to Use inconvenience

inconvenience to (prepositional phrase): The state of being a problem or difficulty for someone or something. — "The loud music was a great inconvenience to the neighbors."
inconvenience someone (verb pattern): To cause trouble or difficulty for a person. — "I don't want to inconvenience you by asking for a ride."

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