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discomforting
[/dɪsˈkʌmfərtɪŋ/]
adjective
incômodo
1.
causing discomfort, unease, or embarrassment; making someone feel awkward or disturbed
The discomforting silence made everyone nervous.
O silêncio incômodo deixou todos nervosos.
2.
troubling or disturbing to the mind; unsettling
She found his stare quite discomforting.
Ela achou seu olhar bastante incômodo.
Synonyms
uncomfortable
unsettling
disturbing
awkward
uneasy
troubling
Antonyms
comforting
reassuring
pleasant
soothing
agreeable
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
incômodo
most common usage
General Brazilian
desconfortável
less frequent alternative
Portugal
incómodo
standard European Portuguese spelling
Portugal
perturbador
when emphasizing the disturbing aspect
Related Idioms & Phrases
in discomfort
put someone at ease vs. discomforting someone
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