uncomfortable
- 1Not comfortable; causing physical discomfort to whoever uses, wears, or occupies it.
The mattress in the guest room was so uncomfortable that I barely slept.
Airlines keep shrinking legroom, making economy seats more uncomfortable every year.
Similarhard, lumpy, cramped, awkward, painful
Oppositecomfortable, comfy, cozy
- 2Experiencing physical discomfort; feeling bodily unease, soreness, or pain.
After the twelve-hour flight, he was stiff and uncomfortable for the rest of the day.
The patient said she was uncomfortable but not in serious pain.
Similarsore, achy, aching, stiff
Oppositecomfortable
- 3Uneasy or anxious; not at ease in a social or emotional situation.
She grew uncomfortable as the interview questions turned personal.
Many employees feel uncomfortable raising complaints directly with management.
Similaruneasy, awkward, anxious, nervous, tense
Oppositecomfortable, relaxed, calm, confident
- 4Put off or disgusted; repelled by something one finds distasteful or offensive.
His graphic description of the surgery left several listeners visibly uncomfortable.
Viewers were uncomfortable with the documentary's footage of the slaughterhouse.
Similarqueasy, squeamish, disturbed, disgusted, uneasy
Oppositecomfortable, unbothered, unfazed
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Origin
Formed from the prefix "un-" added to "comfortable."