uncomfortability

State of unease

Uncomfortability is a nonstandard noun meaning the state of being uncomfortable—discomfort.

It appears in casual speech and writing, formed by adding -ity to uncomfortable rather than using the established word discomfort: There was a general uncomfortability in the room.

Most editors would change it to discomfort or unease.

social

awkwardness

Lack of grace or ease

faux pas · gaffe · tactlessness · clumsiness · gaucherie · misstep · blunder · flustered · shyness · timidity

physical

soreness

Tender, painful sensation

  • achePersistent dull discomfort
  • stiffnessResistance to deformation
  • painBodily or emotional distress

tenderness · cramp · twinge · irritation · rawness · numbness · inflammation · swelling · sensitivity · throb

irritation

annoyance

State of being bothered

displeasure · irksomeness · bother · agitation · peeve · chagrin · nuisance · resentment · indignation · grating

psychological

anxiety

Persistent apprehensive distress

disquiet · worry · trepidation · insecurity · dread · misgiving · foreboding · qualm · concern · uncertainty

restlessness

fidgeting

Restless minor movements

jittery · squirmy · twitchy · restive · impatience · tension · nervousness · fretfulness · hyperactivity · squirming

Opposites
physical sensation

uncomfortabilitycomfort

Ease or soothing relief

comfortableness · ease · comfortability · coziness · relaxation

emotional/psychological state

uncomfortabilitycomfort

Ease or soothing relief

ease · relaxation · peace of mind · tranquility · contentment

social situation

uncomfortabilitycomfort

Ease or soothing relief

ease · naturalness · rapport · familiarity · confidence

Family

comfort, comfortable, comfortably, uncomfortable, uncomfortably, comforter, comforting, comfortless, discomfort

Familiarity
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