Discommodiousness

/ˌdɪskəˈmoʊdiəsnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being uncomfortable, inconvenient, or unsuitable.

Etymology

From discommodious + -ness (noun-forming suffix). This creates an abstract noun describing the quality of lacking comfort and convenience.

Kelly Says

Medieval and Renaissance writers stacked suffixes like -ious and -ness together to create these towering, impressive-sounding nouns—it was basically showing off your education. 'Discommodiousness' is like the verbal equivalent of a fancy hat.

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