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inconvenienced

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verb

past tense of inconvenience

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of inconvenienced
Adjective
Maybe teams can reserve some empty suites for relocating inconvenienced fans. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
Gabriel, 30, who was walking on crutches on the sidewalk outside, was among the straphangers inconvenienced by the station’s lengthy closure after the shocking daytime shooting. — Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 17 Oct. 2026 The data showed that 37 percent of those polled said a retailer’s omnichannel operations such as on-demand delivery and curbside pickup have inconvenienced them. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026 Would others—including staff on site—feel surprised or inconvenienced, and make that known to us? — Nicole Chung, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026 The guests enjoy the food and don’t seem inconvenienced by the fish bones. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 26 May 2026 Haven’t we all been similarly inconvenienced on vacation? — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026 Someone needs to tell them to stay on the East Coast — at least, until the precedent set by last week’s action in the Gulf provides the basis for a similar rule along the East Coast, particularly in New England where the whales’ modest protections have inconvenienced commercial fishing boats. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026 If a magazine story produced a burst of negative attention that inconvenienced or endangered the people who worked for her, that would fall on her, too. — Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026 There was nobody that was inconvenienced. — Jay King, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconvenienced
Adjective
  • During a conversation in June, 1985, Darman seemed tired and frustrated.
    — Bob Woodward, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • That was fine in the past, when frustrated boosters would often pony up the cash needed to make a mid-contract move.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • This is a dense picture—there’s almost too much to unpack, if you can be bothered to care about any of it.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Being different has never bothered Dublin coach Roger Holmes.
    — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Others were placed under house arrest, harassed or subject to extensive surveillance, or had their passports confiscated, according to prior NPR reporting and the findings of the United Nations and rights groups.
    — Emily Feng, NPR, 17 May 2026
  • For years, Christian clergy who live and work in Jerusalem have reported being frequently spat on, harassed and even physically attacked by Israeli extremists.
    — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • But Washburn is further troubled by A-83’s language mandating hunting and angling as preferred methods of wildlife management.
    — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Although California had technically abolished slavery in its 1849 constitution, no legal authority troubled Smith about his human property.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • In fact, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)'s website suggests that sunscreens containing silicones might be a good alternative for people with rosacea who tend to get irritated skin after application.
    — Tracy Middleton, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026
  • According to the Cleveland Clinic, among the dangers of vaping are addiction to nicotine, asthma, cancer, lung scarring, coughing, shortness of breath and a dry/irritated mouth and throat.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • As one of the most effective natural sinks for carbon, peatlands could accelerate climate change if disturbed.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
  • She was especially disturbed by the emotional vulnerability that someone could exploit when a person believes a relationship is genuine.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Yamamoto also seemed annoyed that his catcher could be letting his batting woes affect his work behind the plate.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • But instead of reciprocating, Ebersol looked suddenly annoyed.
    — Blake J. Harris, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The penalty weighed heavily on Bank of America's earnings, cutting income by 17 cents a share.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Punchbowl News reported last month that Casten had weighed such a move.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026

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“Inconvenienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconvenienced. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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