uncomfortable

[ˌʌnkəmˈfɔːtəbl]

uncomfortable Definition

  • 1causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort
  • 2causing or feeling unease or awkwardness

Using uncomfortable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "uncomfortable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The chair is uncomfortable to sit on for long periods of time.

  • Example

    I felt uncomfortable discussing my personal life with him.

  • Example

    The silence in the room was uncomfortable.

  • Example

    The tight shoes made her feet uncomfortable.

uncomfortable Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for uncomfortable

Phrases with uncomfortable

  • cause someone to feel uneasy or awkward

    Example

    His inappropriate comments made everyone uncomfortable.

  • to feel uneasy or dissatisfied with oneself

    Example

    After gaining weight, she started to feel uncomfortable in her own skin.

  • a fact or reality that is unpleasant or difficult to accept

    Example

    The documentary exposed some uncomfortable truths about the company's practices.

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Summary: uncomfortable in Brief

The term 'uncomfortable' [ˌʌnkəmˈfɔːtəbl] refers to causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort, as well as causing or feeling unease or awkwardness. It can describe physical sensations like an uncomfortable chair or tight shoes, or social situations like an uncomfortable silence or conversation. Phrases like 'make someone uncomfortable' and 'an uncomfortable truth' extend its usage.

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