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uncomfortable

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




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“I do. I’m half American. I’m straightforward. Does that make you uncomfortable?”

From Literature

After an uncomfortable moment, he signs on, saying, “I love you, Alice Monroe.”

From Los Angeles Times

Former colleagues previously told The Wall Street Journal that Armstrong was shy, at times struggling to communicate with some employees and uncomfortable when reprimanding his staff.

From The Wall Street Journal

Singh appeared uncomfortable with the fame that followed and shunned media attention, often skipping award ceremonies.

From BBC

So, while tooting your own horn can be uncomfortable, logging and publicizing on-the-job wins is about controlling your professional narrative.

From The Wall Street Journal