1. A route, path, or way that is not suitable, practical, or advantageous; a circuitous or problematic way to reach a destination
We had to take an inconvenient path through the forest to avoid the flooded road.
Tivemos que seguir um caminho inconveniente pela floresta para evitar a estrada alagada.
2. A figurative course of action that causes difficulty, delay, or disadvantage
Solving the problem through legal means proved to be an inconvenient path.
Resolver o problema por meios legais mostrou-se um caminho inconveniente.