adjective
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not comfortable
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feeling or causing discomfort or unease; disquieting
Other Word Forms
- uncomfortableness noun
- uncomfortably adverb
Etymology
Origin of uncomfortable
First recorded in 1585–95; un- 1 + comfortable
Example Sentences
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She said she was “shocked” when one of the sergeants conducting the interview began making uncomfortable remarks.
From Los Angeles Times
Even with these prompts, many participants still felt uncomfortable starting to eat.
From Science Daily
A decade on, the 27-year-old - who has returned to the professional ranks after being ignited by a "quarter-life crisis" - is still uncomfortable talking in depth about the details.
From BBC
Deputy Lucy Stephenson had also raised concerns about the claim back system putting parents in an uncomfortable position.
From BBC
It can feel uncomfortable if those who have always been your elders — like your aunts — are less able to afford something than you are.
From MarketWatch
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