INCONVENIENTLY

inconveniently

(adverb) in an inconvenient manner; “he arrived at an inconveniently late hour”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

inconveniently (comparative more inconveniently, superlative most inconveniently)

In an inconvenient manner.

Antonyms

• conveniently

Source: Wiktionary


In`con*ven"ient*ly, adv.

Definition: In an inconvenient manner; incommodiously; unsuitably; unseasonably.

INCONVENIENT

In`con*ven"ient, a. Etym: [L. inconveniens unbefitting: cf. F. inconvénient. See In- not, and Convenient.]

1. Not becoming or suitable; unfit; inexpedient.

2. Not convenient; giving trouble, uneasiness, or annoyance; hindering progress or success; uncomfortable; disadvantageous; incommodious; inopportune; as, an inconvenient house, garment, arrangement, or time.

Syn.

– Unsuitable; uncomfortable; disaccommodating; awkward; unseasonable; inopportune; incommodious; disadvantageous; troublesome; cumbersome; embarrassing; objectionable.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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