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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So she did an uncomfortable sort of jig before walking off the set and leaving the band stranded.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Efforts to wring laughs out of a genuinely awful situation yield only a few uncomfortable chuckles, such as when Charlie and Emma strike some warmup poses for a wedding photographer during an impromptu session.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Talking tough against our oldest allies may resonate with a narrow slice of the president’s base, but to a broader audience it raises uncomfortable questions.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

This is a deeply uncomfortable part of the visit.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The sunlight crept up behind Nhamo’s head and finally bathed her in uncomfortable heat.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

uncomfortable

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