inconvenient
adjective
[ ɪnkənˈviːnɪənt ]
• causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort.
• "she telephoned frequently, usually at inconvenient times"
Similar:
awkward,
difficult,
unsuitable,
inappropriate,
troublesome,
bothersome,
problematic,
disruptive,
inopportune,
untimely,
ill-timed,
unfavourable,
inexpedient,
unfortunate,
disadvantageous,
tiresome,
irritating,
vexing,
annoying,
worrisome,
distressing,
embarrassing,
aggravating,
unseasonable,
Origin:
late Middle English (originally in the sense ‘incongruous’ or ‘unsuitable’): via Old French from Latin inconvenient-, from in- ‘not’ + convenient- ‘agreeing, fitting’ (see convenient). Current senses date from the mid 17th century.
