Meaning
drawback, hitch, problem
- an unforeseen difficulty, nuisance, or minor setback
- a disadvantage or drawback of a choice or situation
In a sentence
Ci scusiamo con i viaggiatori per il temporaneo inconveniente.
We apologize to passengers for the temporary inconvenience.
Il maltempo ha causato molti inconvenienti durante il tragitto.
Bad weather caused many hitches during the journey.
Vivere in centro comporta molti vantaggi ma anche qualche inconveniente.
Living downtown involves many advantages, but also a few drawbacks.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| inconveniente | masculine · singular |
| inconvenienti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Masculine noun despite ending in -e; plural is 'inconvenienti'.
- Often used politely to apologize for a delay or mishap.