inconvenienced

word · lemma: inconvenience

Definition

If you are inconvenienced, something has caused small problems or made things less comfortable or easy for you.

Usage & Nuances

Usually formal or polite, often appears in apologies: 'Sorry if you were inconvenienced.' Refers to mild trouble, not serious harm. Frequently used in passive voice. Less common in casual speech.

Example Sentences

We apologize if you were inconvenienced by the delay.

basic

Customers were inconvenienced by the sudden power outage.

basic

I hope you were not too inconvenienced by the changes.

basic

If you ever feel inconvenienced by our service, please let us know.

natural

People often feel inconvenienced when buses are late in the morning.

natural

Sorry you were inconvenienced by the construction noise last night.

natural