inconvenient Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs
    • it is inconvenient not to have a telephone in the kitchen
    • the back hall is an inconvenient place for the telephone
  2. adjective satellite not conveniently timed
    • an early departure is inconvenient for us

WordNet

In`con*ven"ient adjective
Etymology
L. inconveniens unbefitting: cf. F. inconvénient. See In- not, and Convenient.
Definitions
  1. Not becoming or suitable; unfit; inexpedient.
  2. Not convenient; giving trouble, uneasiness, or annoyance; hindering progress or success; uncomfortable; disadvantageous; incommodious; inopportune; as, an inconvenient house, garment, arrangement, or time. Syn. -- Unsuitable; uncomfortable; disaccommodating; awkward; unseasonable; inopportune; incommodious; disadvantageous; troublesome; cumbersome; embarrassing; objectionable.

Webster 1913