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uncomfortable

[uhn-kuhmf-tuh-buhl, -kuhm-fer-tuh-buhl] / ʌnˈkʌmf tə bəl, -ˈkʌm fər tə bəl /




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But, experts say, this is one horribly uncomfortable — and potentially dangerous — way to shed a few pounds.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

A few places could get even hotter, with high humidity making it feel even more uncomfortable.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Those infected may be asymptomatic or experience uncomfortable symptoms, including “watery diarrhea with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements.”

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

He stands awkwardly, like he doesn’t know what to do with his limbs, seeming uncomfortable in his own studio, as if doubting his right to be there.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Bat couldn’t enjoy the taste of his drink at all because the only thing he could think about was the wet, uncomfortable stain on his shirt.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold




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