uncomfortable
adjective
un·com·fort·able
| \ ˌən-ˈkəm(p)(f)-tər-bəl
, -ˈkəm(p)(f)-tə-bəl, -ˈkəm(p)-fər-tə-bəl, -ˈkəm(p)-fə-tə-bəl, -ˈkəm-fər-bəl, -ˈkəm-fə-bəl\
, -ˈkəm(p)(f)-tə-bəl, -ˈkəm(p)-fər-tə-bəl, -ˈkəm(p)-fə-tə-bəl, -ˈkəm-fər-bəl, -ˈkəm-fə-bəl\
Definition of uncomfortable
1
: causing discomfort or annoyance
an uncomfortable chair an uncomfortable performance
2
: feeling discomfort : uneasy
was uncomfortable with them
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Other Words from uncomfortable
uncomfortably
\ ˌən-ˈkəm(p)(f)-tər-blē
, -ˈkəm(p)(f)-tə-blē , -ˈkəm(p)-fər-tə-blē , -ˈkəm(p)-fə-tə-blē , -ˈkəm-fər-blē , -ˈkəm-fə-blē \
adverb
, -ˈkəm(p)(f)-tə-blē , -ˈkəm(p)-fər-tə-blē , -ˈkəm(p)-fə-tə-blē , -ˈkəm-fər-blē , -ˈkəm-fə-blē \
adverb
Synonyms & Antonyms for uncomfortable
Synonyms
comfortless, discomforting, harsh
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Examples of uncomfortable in a Sentence
You look uncomfortable in that chair. Would you like to sit here instead?
The silence went on so long that it became very uncomfortable.
We were in the uncomfortable position of asking for money.
I was uncomfortable about talking to them.
She's uncomfortable being in the spotlight.
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Recent Examples on the Web
Remember these words Stigma surrounding suicide can make people feel uncomfortable seeking help, says John Ackerman, Ph.D., the coordinator at Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Center for Suicide Prevention and Research. — Lizz Schumer, Woman's Day, "Is Suicide Preventable? Experts Weigh In," 22 Aug. 2019 Food was the obvious pleasurable and approachable medium for exploring new perspectives on dense topics that can otherwise feel alienating, uncomfortable, or complex to discuss. — Vogue, "Who Speaks for the Bees? An Environmental Art Dinner Raises the Question," 20 Aug. 2019 With cramped quarters, no toilet and the potential for rough seas, the two-week voyage will be uncomfortable. — The Economist, "The Greta effect," 19 Aug. 2019 Glover said in a press conference prior to the meeting that art should make people uncomfortable, especially art that tells the truth. — Jill Tucker, SFChronicle.com, "San Francisco school board reverses course, decides to save controversial mural," 13 Aug. 2019 Obviously any decent man is going to feel uncomfortable just grabbing at my breast. — Kate Julian, The Atlantic, "The Sex-Scene Coach," 6 Aug. 2019 But the ongoing fallout is likely to make the upcoming lawsuit against the city extremely uncomfortable, as their potential negligence will come under scrutiny. — Feargus O'sullivan, WIRED, "The Notre Dame Fire Spread Toxic Lead Dust Over Paris," 1 Aug. 2019 The technology could potentially save lives and lessen the need for uncomfortable, invasive treatments such as dialysis. — Rachel Metz, CNN, "DeepMind's AI could predict serious kidney injury up to two days before it strikes," 1 Aug. 2019 The Loudest Voice, a seven-part miniseries that premiered on Showtime June 30, is uncomfortable to watch — and that's the point. — Elena Nicolaou, refinery29.com, "Laurie Luhn & Roger Ailes' Relationship Was As Complicated In Real Life As It Is In The Loudest Voice," 15 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'uncomfortable.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for uncomfortable
uncomfortable
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of uncomfortable
: causing a feeling of physical discomfort
: feeling physical discomfort
: causing a feeling of being embarrassed or uneasy
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uncomfortable
adjective
un·com·fort·able
| \ ˌən-ˈkəm-fər-tə-bəl
, -ˈkəmf-tər-bəl\
, -ˈkəmf-tər-bəl\
Kids Definition of uncomfortable
1
: causing discomfort or uneasiness
an uncomfortable chair an uncomfortable silence
2
: feeling discomfort or uneasiness
His staring made me uncomfortable.
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