uncomfortable

[uhn-kuhmf-tuh-buhl, -kuhm-fer-tuh-buhl]

adjective

1. causing discomfort or distress; painful; irritating.

2. in a state of discomfort; uneasy; conscious of stress or strain.

   Synonyms: strained, nervous, awkward

uncomfortable

/ ʌnˈkʌmftəbəl /

adjective

1. not comfortable

2. feeling or causing discomfort or unease; disquieting

Other Word Forms

• uncomfortableness noun
• uncomfortably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of uncomfortable¹

First recorded in 1585–95; un- ¹ + comfortable

Example Sentences

I wish the movie made me more uncomfortable.

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"Not only would I feel uncomfortable going in, but I'd also have concerns for my health."

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The audience dutifully booed at the mention of the Reform UK leader's name but speaking to Tory members afterwards, it was clear many feel uncomfortable about these kind of attacks.

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"His whole idea is to make people do uncomfortable or dangerous things for money - and if it wasn't real, nobody would watch it," says Prof Holmquist.

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But he said it was the fact the festival is government-backed that made him most uncomfortable.

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