Inconveniencing Meaning in English

word · lemma: inconvenience

US

ˌɪnkənˈvinjəns

in-kuhn-VEEN-yuhn-sing

UK

ɪnkənvˈiːnɪənsɪŋ

in-kuhn-VEE-nee-uhn-sing

Definition

The act of causing trouble or extra difficulty for someone, making things less comfortable or easy for them.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used formally or politely, often when apologizing ('Sorry for inconveniencing you'). Not commonly used in casual speech; the noun 'inconvenience' is more frequent. Usually about minor trouble, not serious problems.

• Spanish: molestar - incomodar
• Portuguese (BR): incomodar - causar transtorno
• Portuguese (PT): incomodar - causar transtorno
• Chinese (Simplified): 给...带来不便 - 打扰
• Chinese (Traditional): 給...帶來不便 - 打擾
• Hindi: असुविधा पहुँचना - परेशान करना
• Arabic: إزعاج - تسبب إرباك
• Bengali: অসুবিধা করা - বিরক্ত করা
• Russian: доставлять неудобства - причинять неудобства
• Japanese: ご迷惑をおかけする
• Vietnamese: gây phiền toái - gây bất tiện
• Korean: 불편을 끼치다
• Turkish: rahatsızlık vermek
• Urdu: زحمت دینا
• Indonesian: menyusahkan - merepotkan

Example Sentences

I apologize for inconveniencing you with my request.

basic

We hope we are not inconveniencing any customers with our renovation.

basic

Thank you for helping, even though I know I'm inconveniencing you.

basic

Let me know if I'm inconveniencing you at all.

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Sorry for inconveniencing you—I'll be as quick as I can.

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If it's inconveniencing you, we can reschedule the meeting.

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