Pronunciation

/unˈkʌmfərtəbl/

Definitions

• Adjective: Characterized by uneasiness, discomfort, or awkwardness; causing uneasiness or discomfort. For example: “The chair was so uncomfortable that I couldn’t sit on it for long.”
• Adverb: In an uncomfortable manner; uneasily. For example: “She shifted in her seat, looking extremely uncomfortable.”

Phrases

• “Feel uncomfortable” means to experience physical or emotional discomfort.
• “Uncomfortable silence” refers to an awkward pause or quietness.
• “Don’t be uncomfortable” is a way of telling someone not to feel self-conscious or uneasy.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The dress was too tight, making her feel quite uncomfortable.”
• Adverb: “He felt uncomfortable during the public speaking engagement.”
• Noun: “She tried to break the uncomfortable tension between them.”

Synonyms

• Unsettling
• Unsettled
• Awkward
• Discomfited
• Uneasy

Antonyms

• Comfortable
• At ease
• Relaxed
• Content
• Pleasant