The word “inconvenient” has been employed in literature as a flexible descriptor that can capture both literal and metaphorical impediments in human affairs. In ancient strategic texts such as Sunzi’s Art of War [1], it vividly portrays a stalemate where neither side is willing to act, a notion that later writers adapted to describe social and personal obstacles. Authors like Chekhov and Dickens contrast its use to denote both physical disruption—such as a clumsy household arrangement or an untimely moment [2], [3]—and inconvenient moral or psychological burdens, as seen in characters’ reluctant obligations or societal critiques [4], [5]. Whether denoting an annoyance in everyday life or a broader commentary on societal dysfunction, the term has been skillfully woven into narratives to underscore the tension between individual desires and institutional realities.