inconvenience

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a state or an example of problems or trouble, often causing a delay or loss of comfort:

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the late arrival of the train.

We had the inconvenience of being unable to use the kitchen for several weeks.

Having to wait for ten minutes was a minor inconvenience.

to cause problems or difficulties for someone:

The strike inconvenienced many people.

something that causes trouble or difficulty and is annoying but not serious, or the condition of being in such an annoying situation:

[ C ] Changing planes was an inconvenience, but there were no direct flights.