Definition

Not providing any ease or relief; causing discomfort or unhappiness.

Example

The old, abandoned house felt comfortless and eerie.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I tried sitting in that new chair at the café, and it was so comfortless.

Really? I heard they were supposed to be ergonomic.

I guess not all of them are, because I couldn’t relax at all.

That’s a shame; I prefer places that make me feel cozy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Comfortless → It is formed from "comfort" (from Latin "confortare", meaning to strengthen greatly) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "comfortless" means without comfort or lacking in consolation.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') any 'strengthening' or 'consolation' ('comfort') — that's why comfortless means lacking comfort.

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