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Inconvenient

Not becoming or suitable; unfit; inexpedient.

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Awkward 84% connected

Wanting dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments; not dexterous; without skill; clumsy; wanting ease, grace, or effectiveness in movement…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Awkward 84% connected

Wanting dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments; not dexterous; without skill; clumsy; wanting ease, grace, or effectiveness in movement…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Inopportune 84% connected

Not opportune; inconvenient; unseasonable; as, an inopportune occurrence, remark, etc.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Inopportune 84% connected

Not opportune; inconvenient; unseasonable; as, an inopportune occurrence, remark, etc.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Inconvenience 74% connected

The quality or condition of being inconvenient; want of convenience; unfitness; unsuitableness; inexpediency; awkwardness; as, the inconvenience of t…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Inconvenience 74% connected

The quality or condition of being inconvenient; want of convenience; unfitness; unsuitableness; inexpediency; awkwardness; as, the inconvenience of t…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Convenient 94% connected

Fit or adapted; suitable; proper; becoming; appropriate.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Convenient 94% connected

Fit or adapted; suitable; proper; becoming; appropriate.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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