Definition

In a way that causes discomfort or inconvenience.

Example

The furniture was arranged in such a way that the guests moved incommodiously around the room.

Conversation

I felt really cramped in that car during our road trip.

Yeah, it was a bit tight for all of us.

I wish we had planned better; it was just incommodiously packed.

Next time, we should definitely consider a bigger vehicle!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Incommodiously → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "commodus" (from Latin, meaning suitable or convenient) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word describes something that is not suitable or convenient, hence causing discomfort or inconvenience.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being combined with 'suitable' ('commodus') to remember that 'incommodiously' means in a way that is not suitable or convenient.

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