inconveniently

Thân thiện

He placed the package inconveniently on the very top shelf.

Definition

Adverb: * In a manner that causes trouble, difficulty, or discomfort; at an unsuitable or awkward time.

Usage

The adverb "inconveniently" is used to modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb to describe how an action is performed or a state exists in a way that is not convenient. It highlights the troublesome or poorly timed nature of an event or circumstance.

Examples

• The main road was inconveniently closed for construction, forcing a long detour.
• She called inconveniently in the middle of our dinner.
• The power outlet is placed inconveniently behind the heavy bookcase.
• The data was inconveniently formatted, making analysis very difficult.

Advanced Usage

• "inconveniently located": Describes something situated in a place that is hard to reach or awkward.
  • The hotel was charming but inconveniently located far from the city center.
• "inconveniently timed": Describes an event that occurs at a bad or inappropriate moment.
  • The software update was inconveniently timed, starting right before my important presentation.

Variants and Related Words

• Inconvenient (adjective): Causing trouble, difficulty, or discomfort.
  • It was an inconvenient time for a meeting.
• Inconvenience (noun): The state or fact of being troublesome or difficult.
  • We apologize for the inconvenience.
• Conveniently (adverb): Antonym. In a manner that is suited to one's needs; easily.
  • The store is conveniently located next to the subway station.

Synonyms

• Awkwardly
• Troublesomely
• Inopportunely
• Unfavourably (UK) / Unfavorably (US)

Antonyms

• Conveniently
• Handily
• Advantageously
• Opportunely

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an inconvenient manner
   • he arrived at an inconveniently late hour