Nepohodlný

Nepohodlný is a Czech adjective meaning not comfortable or not convenient. It is formed with the negation prefix ne- attached to pohodlný, the root meaning comfortable or convenient. The term can describe things that fail to provide ease or comfort, such as furniture, seating, clothing, or spaces, as well as situations that are awkward or burdensome. It can also be used metaphorically to describe people or arrangements that impose difficulties, though in such uses it generally conveys practical inconvenience rather than a moral judgment.

In usage, nepohodlný covers both physical and abstract contexts. Examples include nepohodlné sezení (uncomfortable seating), nepohodlný čas (an inconvenient time), and nepohodlná situace (an awkward or troublesome situation). The word is neutral in tone, but its connotation can vary with context; it is more literal than nepříjemný, which often emphasizes a subjective mood, and less harsh than terms that imply stronger adverse judgment. It is commonly contrasted with pohodlný (comfortable) and with nevyhovující (not meeting requirements) in describing fit, practicality, or ease of use.

Etymology and morphology: The word is built from the prefix ne- and the adjective pohodlný, tracing back to pohodlí, meaning comfort. It follows standard Czech adjective declension, with forms such as nepohodný (masculine), nepohodlná (feminine), and nepohodlné (neuter). Related terms include pohodlný, nepříjemný, nevyhovující, and the broader concept of comfort or inconvenience in Czech.