inconvenience

Universal Words noun, verb noun 1 [U] trouble or problems, especially concerning what you need or would like yourself: We apologize for the delay and regret any inconvenience it may have caused. * I have already been put to considerable inconvenience. 2 [C] a person or thing that causes problems or difficulties: I can put up with minor inconveniences. verb [VN] to cause trouble or difficulty for sb: I hope that we haven't inconvenienced you.