adjective
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not comfortable
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feeling or causing discomfort or unease; disquieting
Other Word Forms
- uncomfortableness noun
- uncomfortably adverb
Etymology
Origin of uncomfortable
First recorded in 1585–95; un- 1 + comfortable
Example Sentences
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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
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
“There is always work to be done in this life,” she said sternly, her eyes radiating a certain heat that made me uncomfortable.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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