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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

For Platner, people with inconvenient needs and agency simply dropped out of sight.

From Slate Jul. 10, 2026

The second was a little more emotionally inconvenient.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

Oliver, who was used to the Internet shutting off at inconvenient times, jumped up.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser




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