nounadjective

lo scomodo

uncomfortable

Scomodo means uncomfortable or inconvenient, depending on the context:

Uncomfortable: causing physical discomfort, as a chair or position might.
Inconvenient: poorly located, difficult to use, or unsuitable for a particular purpose.
Awkward or troublesome: a person, fact, or question that is difficult to deal with, especially because it challenges others.

An adjective with four forms: masculine singular scomodo, feminine singular scomoda , masculine plural scomodi , and feminine plural scomode .

It is formed from the prefix s-, expressing opposition or reversal, and comodo , meaning “comfortable” or “convenient.”

Synonyms

disagevole — uncomfortable or difficult, often referring to conditions or circumstances.
inconveniente — inconvenient or unsuitable; it focuses more on practical difficulties.
imbarazzante — embarrassing or awkward, especially in social situations.

Antonyms

una sedia scomoda — an uncomfortable chair.
una posizione scomoda — an uncomfortable position.
una domanda scomoda — an awkward or probing question.
un testimone scomodo — a troublesome witness, whose testimony may cause problems for someone.

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Questo letto è scomodo.adjective

This bed is uncomfortable.

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