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Definitions

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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Vicky is not alone in facing uncomfortable comments about miscarriage and fertility struggles.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

They may not even be aware of how uncomfortable you are.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

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

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

The silence between them grew awkward and uncomfortable.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.