Inconvenience

/ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/ noun

Definition

Trouble, difficulty, or annoyance caused by something that is not suitable or doesn't work well.

Etymology

From Latin 'inconveniens,' combining 'in-' (not) and 'conveniens' (suitable, fitting). The word literally means 'not fitting together well' or 'unsuitable.'

Kelly Says

The word 'inconvenience' is hilariously British in its understatement—the British used it during WWII to describe the Blitz and bombing campaigns, turning genuine catastrophe into a mild frustration through language.

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