inconvenient

inconvenient — adjective

1. causing trouble, extra effort, or slight delay in a way that disrupts what someo

1.形容詞B2
釋義

causing trouble, extra effort, or slight delay in a way that disrupts what someone needs or wishes to do

例句

Moving the meeting to 8 a.m. was inconvenient for Talia, who had to find childcare.

be inconvenient for [someone] — shows who is affected

The inconvenient ferry schedule forced Kabir to spend two extra hours at the port.

inconvenient + noun — attributive use before a noun

同義詞
  • troublesome

    slightly stronger and more personal in tone

  • awkward

    can mean socially embarrassing or physically difficult to manage

  • problematic

    more formal and suggests a bigger, harder-to-solve issue

  • untimely

    specifically about bad timing rather than general difficulty

反義詞
  • convenient

    direct opposite; fitting someone's needs or plans well

  • handy

    informal; easy to reach or use, especially of locations or tools

文法句型

be inconvenient for [someone]

it is inconvenient (for [someone]) to [do something]

find [something] inconvenient

it is inconvenient that…

用法筆記

Frequently used with 'for' to name the person affected ('The timing is inconvenient for Yuki'). The word describes a situation or arrangement, not a person's feeling — a learner should say 'I feel inconvenienced' if they want a personal feeling, not 'I feel inconvenient.' Inconvenient is milder than 'impossible': something inconvenient creates difficulty but can usually still be done.

常見錯誤

❌I feel inconvenient about the change of plan.
✅The change of plan is inconvenient for me.
💡In English, situations and arrangements are inconvenient, not people. If you must express a personal feeling, use 'inconvenienced' or 'it was inconvenient for me.'
❌These shoes are inconvenient.
✅These shoes are uncomfortable.
💡Use 'inconvenient' for hassle, poor timing, or extra effort, not for physical discomfort.