Uncomfortable: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncomfortable

[ ˌʌnˈkʌmfərtəbl ]

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feeling

Causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort; producing a feeling of unease or awkwardness.

Synonyms

awkward, awkward, painful, uneasy, uneasy

Examples of usage

It was uncomfortable sitting on the hard wooden chair for hours.
She felt uncomfortable discussing her personal problems with strangers.
The tight dress was uncomfortable to wear all day.
I feel uncomfortable in large crowds.
The silence between them was uncomfortable.

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social situation

Causing or feeling embarrassment or unease; not feeling relaxed or at ease in a particular situation.

Synonyms

awkward, embarrassing, embarrassing, tense, uneasy

Examples of usage

The atmosphere at the party was uncomfortable for introverts.
He found it uncomfortable to be the center of attention.
She avoided the uncomfortable topic during the meeting.
His inappropriate joke made everyone uncomfortable.
I felt uncomfortable in the formal setting.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncomfortable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desconfortável

🇮🇳 असहज

🇩🇪 unbequem

🇮🇩 tidak nyaman

🇺🇦 незручний

🇵🇱 niewygodny

🇯🇵 不快な (fukai na)

🇫🇷 inconfortable

🇪🇸 incómodo

🇹🇷 rahatsız

🇰🇷 불편한 (bulpyeonhan)

🇸🇦 غير مريح (ghayr murih)

🇨🇿 nepohodlný

🇸🇰 nepohodlný

🇨🇳 不舒服 (bù shūfu)

🇸🇮 neprijeten

🇮🇸 óþægilegur

🇰🇿 ыңғайсыз

🇬🇪 უხერხული

🇦🇿 narahat

🇲🇽 incómodo

Word origin

The word 'uncomfortable' originated in the late 16th century from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'comfortable'. It has evolved over time to describe situations or feelings that cause unease or awkwardness. The concept of discomfort has been part of human experience for centuries, with various cultures developing different ways to express this feeling linguistically.