scomoda

Scomoda is an Italian adjective in its feminine singular form, used to describe something that is uncomfortable, inconvenient, or awkward. It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (for example, una sedia scomoda, una situazione scomoda). The masculine form is scomodo and the plural forms are scomodi (masculine) and scomode (feminine).

Etymology and related forms: scomoda derives from the adjective comodo, meaning comfortable, with a negative prefix that conveys lack or opposition. The related verb scomodare means to inconvenience or trouble someone, and the noun scomodità denotes discomfort or inconvenience.

Usage and nuance: scomoda can describe physical comfort, such as furniture, clothing, or seating (La poltrona è scomoda). It also characterizes situations or arrangements that cause difficulty or social awkwardness (È scomoda la posizione di lavoro; È una domanda scomoda da porre). In expressive contexts, Italian speakers may use exclamations like Che scomodità! or Che scomodità di dover cambiare piani to emphasize inconvenience. The term captures both tangible discomfort and more abstract or social inconvenience.

Related terms: scomodità (noun) expresses the state of discomfort or inconvenience; scomodare (verb) means to trouble or disturb someone; comodo/comoda and scomodo/scomoda form the basis for these related words.

Notes: in everyday speech, scomoda is common across regions and registers, suitable for describing chairs and chairs, routes, plans, or routines that are not convenient or comfortable.