mukavikseskään

Mukavikseskään is a Finnish word that translates loosely to "not even comfortable" or "not even cozy." It describes a state of discomfort or unease, even in a situation or place that might typically be considered pleasant or relaxing. The word is formed by combining "mukava" (comfortable, pleasant) with the negative suffix "-kään" (not even).

The usage of mukavikseskään implies a heightened degree of discomfort. It suggests that despite outward appearances or expectations of comfort, the actual feeling is one of unease or being out of place. For example, someone might say a room is mukavikseskään if it is aesthetically pleasing but has a strange atmosphere, or if a social gathering is meant to be friendly but feels awkward. It can also apply to physical discomfort, such as wearing clothes that are not irritating but still somehow feel wrong or ill-fitting. The word captures a subtle but pervasive feeling of not being at ease.