What does uncomfortable mean?
Uncomfortable means Not comfortable; causing discomfort..
Uncomfortable
/ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bl̩/ · adjective
Meaning
Not comfortable; causing discomfort..
Definitions by Sense
- Not comfortable; causing discomfort.
- Experiencing discomfort.
- Uneasy or anxious.
- Put off or disgusted.
Example Sentences
The class squirmed and fidgeted in the uncomfortable new chairs.
Edward Churchill still attended to his work in a hopeless mechanical manner like a sleep-walker who walks safely on a well-known round. But his Roman collar galled him, his cossack stifled him, his biretta was as uncomfortable as a merry-andrew's cap and bells.
The coaches were filthy outside and did not appear to have been painted or washed for years. Inside there were uncomfortable seats covered with a cane-like material.
Sharing a house with them made me uncomfortable.
Synonyms for uncomfortable
Antonyms for uncomfortable
Related Words
Word Forms
- more uncomfortable
- most uncomfortable
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for uncomfortable?
Common synonyms include ill at ease, uneasy, wretched, disquieting.
What is the opposite of uncomfortable?
Possible antonyms include comfortable, ergonomic, comfy.
How do you use uncomfortable in a sentence?
The class squirmed and fidgeted in the uncomfortable new chairs.
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