English dictionary: words starting with incon - page 1

adjective

(of a person or their grief) not able to be comforted or alleviated.

Usage examples:

His widow, jane, was inconsolable

adverb

In so sad or disappointed a way that it is impossible for anyone to make you feel better

Usage examples:

The child was crying inconsolably., i would wake in the middle of the night sobbing inconsolably.

adjective

Not in agreement or harmony; not compatible.

Usage examples:

And how are we to interpret teachings that seem inconsonant with current sensibilities?

adjective

Not clearly visible or attracting attention.

Usage examples:

An inconspicuous red-brick building

adverb

In a way that is not easily or quickly noticed or seen, or does not attract attention

Usage examples:

She lives inconspicuously in a rural town., the school of diplomacy is housed inconspicuously in a …

noun

The state or act of not staying the same, especially in opinions, behaviour, or love

Usage examples:

As a leader, he is notorious for his inconstancy., the inconstancies of the human heart

adjective

Frequently changing; variable or irregular.

Usage examples:

The exact dimensions aren't easily measured since they are inconstant

adjective

Not able to be disputed.

Usage examples:

Does that not amount to the minister making a conclusive and incontestable decision about a matter …

adverb

In a way that is impossible to question because of being obviously true

Usage examples:

Dance is incontestably an elegant art form., he was incontestably one of the greatest bandleaders i…

noun

Lack of voluntary control over urination or defecation.

Usage examples:

Causes of urinary incontinence

adjective

Having no or insufficient voluntary control over urination or defecation.

Usage examples:

Elderly, incontinent parents

adjective

Not able to be denied or disputed.

Usage examples:

Incontrovertible proof

adverb

In a way that is impossible to doubt because of being obviously true

Usage examples:

Your assertion is incontrovertibly true., he is, incontrovertibly, a success.

noun

The state or fact of being troublesome or difficult with regard to one's personal requirements or comfort.

Usage examples:

The inconvenience of having to change trains

verb

Cause trouble or difficulty to.

Usage examples:

Noise and fumes from traffic would inconvenience residents

verb

Cause trouble or difficulty to.

Usage examples:

Noise and fumes from traffic would inconvenience residents

noun

The state or fact of being troublesome or difficult with regard to one's personal requirements or comfort.

Usage examples:

The inconvenience of having to change trains

noun

The state or fact of being troublesome or difficult with regard to one's personal requirements or comfort.

Usage examples:

The inconvenience of having to change trains

verb

Cause trouble or difficulty to.

Usage examples:

Noise and fumes from traffic would inconvenience residents

verb

Cause trouble or difficulty to.

Usage examples:

Noise and fumes from traffic would inconvenience residents

noun

The state or fact of being troublesome or difficult with regard to one's personal requirements or comfort.

Usage examples:

The inconvenience of having to change trains

adjective

Causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort.

Usage examples:

She telephoned frequently, usually at inconvenient times

adverb

In a way that causes problems or difficulties

Usage examples:

Both local airports are inconveniently located., they live inconveniently far away.

adjective

Not able to be changed in form, function, or character.

Usage examples:

These citizens will be issued a non-extendable and inconvertible 30-day stay permit free of charge.