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.
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I felt uncomfortable discussing my personal life with him.
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The silence in the room was uncomfortable.
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The tight shoes made her feet uncomfortable.
uncomfortable Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for uncomfortable
Antonyms for uncomfortable
Phrases with uncomfortable
cause someone to feel uneasy or awkward
Example
His inappropriate comments made everyone uncomfortable.
feel uncomfortable in one's own skin
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.
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.
