uncomfortableness
State of discomfort
The state of being uncomfortable—physically uneasy or emotionally awkward.
The word is rare and ungainly; most speakers prefer *discomfort* or simply describe something as uncomfortable: The uncomfortableness of the situation was palpable sounds stilted where The situation was deeply uncomfortable would serve better.
Mild persistent worry
- distressSevere anxiety or suffering
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- disquietMental unrest or agitation
- agitationDisturbed, restless state
nervousness · apprehension · dread · worry · anguish · misery · suffering · torment
Lack of grace or ease
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- tensionStretched or strained state
- stiltednessUnnatural formality in expression
- constraintLimiting condition or rule
inhibition · self-consciousness · clumsiness · gaucherie · faux pas · blunder · gaffe · misstep
Tender, painful sensation
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
- achinessPersistent dull bodily discomfort
- crampingInvoluntary muscle contraction
- tightnessState of being constricted
chafing · irritation · tenderness · rawness · pinching · constriction · numbness · prickling
Difficult, unpleasant situation
- dilemmaForced choice between undesirables
- bindFasten or obligate
- difficultyState of being hard
- inconvenienceMinor difficulty or trouble
imposition · intrusion · exposure · vulnerability · powerlessness · helplessness · uncertainty · ambiguity
unease
Mild persistent worry
- distressSevere anxiety or suffering
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- disquietMental unrest or agitation
agitation · nervousness · apprehension · dread · worry · anguish · misery · suffering · torment · despair
awkwardness
Lack of grace or ease
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- tensionStretched or strained state
- stiltednessUnnatural formality in expression
constraint · inhibition · self-consciousness · clumsiness · gaucherie · faux pas · blunder · gaffe · misstep · cringe
soreness
Tender, painful sensation
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
- achinessPersistent dull bodily discomfort
- crampingInvoluntary muscle contraction
tightness · chafing · irritation · tenderness · rawness · pinching · constriction · numbness · prickling · throbbing
predicament
Difficult, unpleasant situation
- dilemmaForced choice between undesirables
- bindFasten or obligate
- difficultyState of being hard
inconvenience · imposition · intrusion · exposure · vulnerability · powerlessness · helplessness · uncertainty · ambiguity · unfamiliarity
uncomfortablenesscomfort
Ease or soothing relief
comfortableness · ease · coziness · snugness · cushiness
uncomfortablenesscomfort
Ease or soothing relief
ease · calmness · peace of mind · contentment · relaxation
uncomfortablenessease
Lack of strain
comfort · naturalness · poise · self-assurance · confidence
comfort, comfortable, comforting, discomfort, uncomfortable, comforter, comfortably, uncomfortably, comfortless