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discomforting

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of discomforting

1 causing discomfort

a discomforting perch on the thin balcony rail

Synonyms of discomforting

comfortless, harsh, uncomfortable

Words Related to discomforting

aching, hurting, miserable, nasty, painful, sore

agonizing, excruciating, torturous

distressing, disturbing, upsetting

awkward, cumbersome, inconvenient, ungainly

chafing, cramping, itching, pinching, pricking, prickling, smarting, stinging

Near Antonyms of discomforting

cozy, cushy, snug, soft

easeful, relaxing, reposeful, restful

Antonyms of discomforting

comfortable, comfy

2 causing worry or anxiety

the layoff rumors created a discomforting situation for the workers who depend on the factory for a living

Synonyms of discomforting

discomposing, disquieting, distressing, disturbing, nagging, nasty, perturbing, troublesome, troubling, troublous, unsettling, upsetting, worrisome

Words Related to discomforting

daunting, demoralizing, discomfiting, disconcerting, discouraging, disheartening, dismaying, dispiriting

chilling, frightening, scary

harassing, persecutive, persecutory

alarming, dire, direful, dread, dreadful, fearful, fearsome, forbidding, formidable, frightening, frightful, ghastly, hair-raising, horrendous, horrible, horrifying, intimidating, scary, shocking, terrible, terrifying

Near Antonyms of discomforting

calming, quieting, settling, soothing

comforting, consoling, dreamy, inviting, lulling, narcotic, pacifying, relaxing, sedative, tranquilizing (also tranquillizing)

Antonyms of discomforting

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