inconvenient

IPA/ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/
KK[ˌɪnkənvˈinjənt]IPA/ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

inconvenient — 形容詞

  • inconvenientpositive
  • more inconvenientcomparative
  • most inconvenientsuperlative

1. causing trouble, extra effort, or slight delay in a way that disrupts what someo

1.形容詞B2
釋義

不便的

引起麻煩或造成困擾的

causing trouble, extra effort, or slight delay in a way that disrupts what someone needs or wishes to do

例句

Moving the meeting to 8 a.m. was inconvenient for Talia, who had to find childcare.

會議改到早上八點，對 Talia 來說很不方便，因為她還得找人照顧小孩。

be inconvenient for [someone] — shows who is affected

The inconvenient ferry schedule forced Kabir to spend two extra hours at the port.

渡輪班次安排得很不方便，害 Kabir 得在碼頭多等兩個小時。

inconvenient + noun — attributive use before a noun

常見搭配
  • an inconvenient time
  • an inconvenient location / place
  • an inconvenient schedule
  • an inconvenient arrangement
  • highly / extremely inconvenient
  • slightly / a bit inconvenient
  • inconvenient for [someone]
同義詞
  • troublesome

    slightly stronger and more personal in tone

  • awkward

    can mean socially embarrassing or physically difficult to manage

  • problematic

    more formal and suggests a bigger, harder-to-solve issue

  • untimely

    specifically about bad timing rather than general difficulty

反義詞
  • convenient

    direct opposite; fitting someone's needs or plans well

  • handy

    informal; easy to reach or use, especially of locations or tools

文法句型

be inconvenient for [someone]

it is inconvenient (for [someone]) to [do something]

find [something] inconvenient

it is inconvenient that…

用法筆記

Frequently used with 'for' to name the person affected ('The timing is inconvenient for Yuki'). The word describes a situation or arrangement, not a person's feeling — a learner should say 'I feel inconvenienced' if they want a personal feeling, not 'I feel inconvenient.' Inconvenient is milder than 'impossible': something inconvenient creates difficulty but can usually still be done.

常見錯誤

I feel inconvenient about the change of plan.
The change of plan is inconvenient for me.
In English, situations and arrangements are inconvenient, not people. If you must express a personal feeling, use 'inconvenienced' or 'it was inconvenient for me.'
These shoes are inconvenient.
These shoes are uncomfortable.
Use 'inconvenient' for hassle, poor timing, or extra effort, not for physical discomfort.