😣uncomfortable

adjective
/ʌnˈkʌmfətəbl/

Meaning

causing or feeling physical or emotional discomfort
causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort; making someone feel embarrassed, awkward, or anxious

Example Sentences

He felt uncomfortable during the long meeting.

The chair was so uncomfortable that I couldn't sit in it for more than ten minutes.

Example Expressions

make someone uncomfortable

Synonyms

uneasy, awkward, embarrassed, distressed, painful, difficult, troubled
Entry 1
uneasy, awkward, embarrassed, uneasy, distressed
Entry 2
uneasy, awkward, painful, difficult, troubled

Antonyms

comfortable, relaxed, pleasant, easy
Entry 1
comfortable, relaxed, pleasant
Entry 2
comfortable, pleasant, easy, relaxed

Collocations

feel uncomfortable, uncomfortable situation, uncomfortable silence, make uncomfortable, uncomfortable truth
Entry 1
feel uncomfortable, uncomfortable situation, uncomfortable silence, make uncomfortable
Entry 2
uncomfortable situation, feel uncomfortable, uncomfortable silence, uncomfortable truth

More Example Sentences

I am sensitive enough to notice when someone is uncomfortable.

I apologize if any of my behavior made you feel uncomfortable.

I don't like summer because the sweating makes me uncomfortable.

I feel uncomfortable speaking in front of others because I am shy.

I understand this is a bit uncomfortable, let us discuss something else.

I am trying to put this in a way that does not make anyone uncomfortable.

This question has made me a bit uncomfortable, may I answer it differently?

I used to feel uncomfortable speaking in public, but regular practice has helped me overcome that significantly.

Related Vocabularies

requiring help or support; poor; lacking basic necessities
causing or deserving strong dislike or hatred
bad-tempered, irritable, spiteful
Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.
of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage
requiring immediate action or attention; pressing

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