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This need to let the uncomfortableness fester and relish the minutia has long been part of Safdie’s career ethos.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2023

The 2021 preseason came with the uncomfortableness of Wilson’s obvious growing disconnect with the organization.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 9, 2023

“How that uncomfortableness translates to business performance is something else.”

From Washington Post • Jan. 25, 2023

Having seen the film, the outrage over Corden's performance has less to do with a straight actor playing gay and more to do with the uncomfortableness of Corden leaning into effeminate gay stereotypes.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2020

Every student of mechanics, at some stage of his progress, feels the uncomfortableness of this state of affairs; every one wishes it removed; but seldom is the difficulty stated in words.

From Popular scientific lectures by Mach, Ernst