inconvenient
Not at all handy
Inconvenient describes something that causes trouble, difficulty, or discomfort—usually minor but frustrating.
An inconvenient time doesn't fit your schedule.
An inconvenient truth is one you'd rather not face.
The word implies the problem is manageable but annoying: The detour added twenty minutes to my commute.
Occurring at wrong moment
- inopportuneOccurring at unsuitable time
- untimelyOccurring too soon
- prematureOccurring before expected
- lateNot on time
early · unscheduled · unexpected · unforeseen · sudden · delayed · mistimed · conflicting
Lacking grace or ease
- embarrassingCausing awkward self-consciousness
- uncomfortableCausing unease or distress
- difficultRequiring much effort
- delicateEasily broken or harmed
tricky · thorny · sticky · unpleasant · disagreeable · disconcerting · discomfiting · compromising
Causing mild annoyance
- annoyingCausing mild irritation
- troublesomeCausing difficulty or annoyance
- irritatingCausing mild frustration
- aggravatingCausing irritation or worsening
vexing · frustrating · exasperating · burdensome · tiresome · tedious · pesky · nagging
Awkward to manipulate
- cumbersomeAwkwardly heavy or bulky
- unmanageableImpossible to control
- awkwardLacking grace or ease
- clunkyAwkward and cumbersome
bulky · unhandy · impractical · difficult · inaccessible · out-of-the-way · remote · user-unfriendly
Barrier to progress
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- setbackReverse in progress
complication · snag · hiccup · stumbling block · difficulty · hurdle · interference · disruption
ill-timed
Occurring at wrong moment
- inopportuneOccurring at unsuitable time
- untimelyOccurring too soon
- prematureOccurring before expected
late · early · unscheduled · unexpected · unforeseen · sudden · delayed · mistimed · conflicting · clashing
awkward
Lacking grace or ease
- embarrassingCausing awkward self-consciousness
- uncomfortableCausing unease or distress
- difficultRequiring much effort
delicate · tricky · thorny · sticky · unpleasant · disagreeable · disconcerting · discomfiting · compromising · inopportune
bothersome
Causing mild annoyance
- annoyingCausing mild irritation
- troublesomeCausing difficulty or annoyance
- irritatingCausing mild frustration
aggravating · vexing · frustrating · exasperating · burdensome · tiresome · tedious · pesky · nagging · irksome
unwieldy
Awkward to manipulate
- cumbersomeAwkwardly heavy or bulky
- unmanageableImpossible to control
- awkwardLacking grace or ease
clunky · bulky · unhandy · impractical · difficult · inaccessible · out-of-the-way · remote · user-unfriendly · convoluted
hindrance
Barrier to progress
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
setback · complication · snag · hiccup · stumbling block · difficulty · hurdle · interference · disruption · interruption
- overwhelmingoverwhelming, overpowering, crushing, engulfing, smothering
- remote placesremote, distant, far, faraway, afar
inconvenientconvenient
Easy to use
handy · practical · user-friendly · helpful · easy
inconvenientopportune
Favorable in timing
timely · well-timed · seasonable · propitious · auspicious
inconvenientaccessible
Able to be reached
nearby · handy · close · near · within reach
- minor inconvenience
- An Inconvenient TruthGore's environmental film
inconvenience, inconveniences, inconvenienced, inconveniently, inconveniencing