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uncomfortable

[uhn-kuhmf-tuh-buhl, -kuhm-fer-tuh-buhl] / ʌnˈkʌmf tə bəl, -ˈkʌm fər tə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
painful, rough
Synonyms
STRONGEST
annoying awkward bitter difficult distressing hard harsh troublesome
WEAK
afflictive agonizing cramped disagreeable dolorous excruciating galling grievous ill-fitting incommodious irritating thorny torturing vexatious wearisome
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agreeable easy kind mild nice pleasant pleasing simple soft straightforward
WEAK
comfortable content happy painless
ADJECTIVE
distressed, upset
Synonyms
STRONGEST
angry annoyed awkward confused embarrassed fatigued harsh miserable nervous restless self-conscious tired uneasy weary
WEAK
aching anguished chafed cheerless comfortless discomfited discomposed disquieted disturbed exhausted galled hurt ill at ease in pain pained smarting sore stiff strained suffering troubled vexed worn wracked wretched
Antonyms
STRONGEST
activated calm easy energized fresh happy joyful lively refreshed
WEAK
comfortable content painless

Example Sentences

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"When people sit on the bench… I want them to live their life, go and do whatever they want to do, not be afraid, and get uncomfortable to get comfortable," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Takahashi says his group, founded in 2024, is a "safe haven" for athletes, many of whom feel uncomfortable talking about the issue.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“We were supposed to live uncomfortable lives. And I was sort of monastic about it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

But if people are genuinely uncomfortable with granting Musk the ability to turn the sun on and off, why are we OK with giving him more money than God?

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

It was the most carefully color-coordinated place Cat had seen, and it made her kind of uncomfortable.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn