inconvenient

• Qualifie quelque chose qui cause des problèmes, des difficultés ou un dérangement, ou qui tombe mal à propos.

Describes something that causes trouble, difficulty, or discomfort.

1. B1formal

   Not suited to one's comfort, purpose, or needs; causing trouble or difficulty.

   gênant, inopportun

   • The meeting time was inconvenient for most of the team.
   • Living far from the city center can be inconvenient.
   • The lack of parking spaces is very inconvenient for visitors.

   Synonymesawkwardbothersomedifficultdisadvantageousinopportuneproblematictroublesomeuntimely

   Antonymesconvenienthelpfulopportunetimely

2. Poorly timedB1formal

   Not conveniently timed; occurring at an awkward or unsuitable moment.

   mal à propos

   • The phone call came at an inconvenient hour.
   • His arrival was inconvenient because we were just leaving.
   • The power outage was particularly inconvenient during the exam.

   Synonymesawkwardill-timedinappropriateinopportuneunseasonableunsuitableuntimely

   Antonymesopportunetimely