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   Un·com·fort·a·ble

   /ˌənˈkəmfərdəb(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort: "athlete's foot is a painful and uncomfortable condition" Similar painfulnot comfortableintolerableunbearabledisagreeableexcruciatingagonizingconfiningcrampedSpartanOpposite comfortable
   • ▪ causing or feeling unease or awkwardness: "he began to feel uncomfortable at the man's hard stare" Similar uneasyawkwardill at easenervoustenseedgyrestlessself-consciousembarrasseddiscomfiteddisturbedtroubledupsetworriedanxiousapprehensiveinformal:rattledfazeddiscombobulatedtwitchystressyantsyrare:unquietawkwarduneasyunpleasantdisagreeabledistressingpainfuldisturbingembarrassingembarrassedtensestrainedchargedworrisomefraughtinformal:stickyOpposite relaxedcomfortablecomfortablepleasant

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   • 1. uncomfortableness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUNCOMFORTABLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   not feeling comfortable and pleasant, or not making you feel comfortable and pleasant: I've eaten so much, I actually feel uncomfortable. These shoes are really uncomfortable. C1. slightly embarrassed, or making you feel slightly embarrassed: an uncomfortable silence. Fewer examples.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › uncomfortableUncomfortable - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of uncomfortable. adjective. providing or experiencing physical discomfort. “an uncomfortable chair”. “an uncomfortable day in the hot sun”. synonyms: bad, tough. feeling physical discomfort or pain (`tough' is occasionally used colloquially for `bad') comfortless.

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   Define uncomfortable. uncomfortable synonyms, uncomfortable pronunciation, uncomfortable translation, English dictionary definition of uncomfortable. adj. 1. Experiencing physical discomfort. 2. Ill at ease; uneasy. 3. Causing anxiety; disquieting. un·com′fort·a·ble·ness n. un·com′fort·a·bly adv.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › uncomfortableUNCOMFORTABLE Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   Synonyms for UNCOMFORTABLE: harsh, sore, awkward, painful, miserable, discomforting, torturous, comfortless; Antonyms of UNCOMFORTABLE: comfortable, easy, comfy, soothing, soft, cozy, relaxing, restful.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryUNCOMFORTABLE definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   5 days ago · 1. adjective. If you are uncomfortable, you are slightly worried or embarrassed, and not relaxed and confident. The request for money made them feel uncomfortable. If you are uncomfortable with your therapist, you must discuss it. Synonyms: uneasy, troubled, disturbed, embarrassed More Synonyms of uncomfortable.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishUNCOMFORTABLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · Something that is uncomfortable makes you feel slight pain or physical discomfort when you experience it or use it. Wigs are hot and uncomfortable to wear constantly. The Metro journey back to the centre of the town was hot and uncomfortable. ...an uncomfortable chair. Synonyms: painful, awkward, irritating, hard More Synonyms of uncomfortable.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishuncomfortable adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   anxious, embarrassed or afraid and unable to relax; making you feel like this. He looked distinctly uncomfortable when the subject was mentioned. uncomfortable with something She felt uncomfortable with the way George looked at her. They are uncomfortable with the idea of a military assault. The thought made her even more uncomfortable.