Inconvenience

usgb/ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/
noun

A cause of bother or difficulty.

I hope this delay does not cause too much inconvenience.
Visual representation of "inconvenience" - A cause of bother or difficulty

Often appears as...

  • cause inconvenience
  • minor inconvenience
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Severity Levels

Use 'inconvenience' to express issues from minor to serious.

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The road closure is a slight inconvenience, while the power outage is a major one.
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Tone of Apology

'Inconvenience' is often used to politely acknowledge someone's trouble.

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We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the late delivery.
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Common Collocations

Familiarize yourself with common phrases that include 'inconvenience'.

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Any inconvenience can be reported to the front desk.
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aggravateannoyancedifficultdiscomforthassleincongruityinefficiencytrouble
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