verb
- caused trouble, difficulty, or annoyance to someone; made something awkward or uncomfortable for someone
Usage: past tense and past participle of inconvenience; formal or polite register
Examples
- I apologize for having inconvenienced you with my late arrival.
- The road closure inconvenienced thousands of commuters during rush hour.
- She felt bad about inconveniencing her neighbors by asking for a favor.
- The flight delay inconvenienced many passengers who had tight connections.
- I hope I haven't inconvenienced you by dropping by unannounced.
- The construction work inconvenienced local businesses for several months.