uncomfortable

A2 Topic:Emotions & Feelings

Also spelled oncomfortable

US /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bl̩/ UK /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bl̩/
adj Freq #3403

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    Not pleasant to use, wear, or sit in; causing physical discomfort.

    The class fidgeted in the uncomfortable new chairs.

  2. 2
    adj

    Feeling uneasy, awkward, or anxious.

    Sharing a house with them made me uncomfortable.

Thesaurus

Opposites
comfortableergonomic
Word family

Etymology

From un- + comfortable.

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