What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
uncomfortable
Example
The chair was so uncomfortable that I had to stand up. [uncomfortable: adjective]
Example
I felt uncomfortable in the crowded room and wanted to leave. [uncomfortable: adjective]
Example
He was uncomfortable with the idea of public speaking. [uncomfortable: adjective]
uneasy
Example
I felt uneasy about the dark alley and decided to take another route. [uneasy: adjective]
Example
The tense atmosphere in the office made me feel uneasy. [uneasy: adjective]
Example
She was uneasy around new people and found it hard to make friends. [uneasy: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Uncomfortable is more commonly used than uneasy in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between uncomfortable and uneasy?
Uneasy is more formal than uncomfortable and is typically used in more serious or professional contexts.
