uncomfortable
adjective
un·com·fort·able
ˌən-ˈkəm(p)(f)-tər-bəl,
-ˈkəm(p)(f)-tə-bəl,
-ˈkəm(p)-fər-tə-bəl
-ˈkəm(p)-fə-tə-bəl,
-ˈkəm-fər-bəl,
-ˈkəm-fə-bəl
1
: causing discomfort or annoyance
an uncomfortable chair
an uncomfortable performance
2
: feeling discomfort : uneasy
was uncomfortable with them
uncomfortably
adverb
ˌən-ˈkəm(p)(f)-tər-blē
-ˈkəm(p)(f)-tə-blē
-ˈkəm(p)-fər-tə-blē
-ˈkəm(p)-fə-tə-blē
-ˈkəm-fər-blē
-ˈkəm-fə-blē
Examples of uncomfortable in a Sentence
You look uncomfortable in that chair. Would you like to sit here instead?
The silence went on so long that it became very uncomfortable.
We were in the uncomfortable position of asking for money.
I was uncomfortable about talking to them.
She's uncomfortable being in the spotlight.
Recent Examples on the Web
The observational style of these sequences puts the audience in an uncomfortable position, leaving them to parse Gerel Khas’ politics on their own.
—
Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 30 Apr. 2024
Tensions over war felt on campuses and beyond Activists rallied outside a hotel hosting the annual White House correspondents' dinner Saturday night, painting an uncomfortable scene as fanciful attendees entered the event.
—USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2024
For some, that initial warmth can lead to uncomfortable night sweats.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 28 Apr. 2024
But then, there were no Black jockeys for an uncomfortable length of time, from 1920 to 2000 – long past Jim Crow.
—Jim Axelrod, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2024
Either of the suggestions mentioned earlier will suffice but avoid overly restrictive or uncomfortable clothing that might hinder your confidence.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 26 Apr. 2024
Sitting in a static position causes poor blood circulation and is also extremely uncomfortable.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
And, perhaps worst of all, your session may be made extra uncomfortable by a typical lack of restrooms.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
Google asserted that the protests created an uncomfortable environment for other employees and emphasized that staff can use internal forums to address grievances rather than resort to protests that impede business.
—Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2024
Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 30 Apr. 2024
Tensions over war felt on campuses and beyond Activists rallied outside a hotel hosting the annual White House correspondents' dinner Saturday night, painting an uncomfortable scene as fanciful attendees entered the event.
—USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2024
For some, that initial warmth can lead to uncomfortable night sweats.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 28 Apr. 2024
But then, there were no Black jockeys for an uncomfortable length of time, from 1920 to 2000 – long past Jim Crow.
—Jim Axelrod, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2024
Either of the suggestions mentioned earlier will suffice but avoid overly restrictive or uncomfortable clothing that might hinder your confidence.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 26 Apr. 2024
Sitting in a static position causes poor blood circulation and is also extremely uncomfortable.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
And, perhaps worst of all, your session may be made extra uncomfortable by a typical lack of restrooms.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
Google asserted that the protests created an uncomfortable environment for other employees and emphasized that staff can use internal forums to address grievances rather than resort to protests that impede business.
—Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2024
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“Uncomfortable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncomfortable. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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uncomfortable
adjective
un·com·fort·able
ˌən-ˈkəm(p)(f)-tə(r)-bəl
-ˈkəm(p)-fə(r)t-ə-bəl,
ˈən-
1
: causing discomfort
an uncomfortable chair
2
: feeling discomfort : uneasy
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