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uncomfortable
adjective un·com·fort·able \ˌən-ˈkəm(p)(f)-tə(r)-bəl, -ˈkəm(p)-fə(r)-tə-bəl, -ˈkəm-fə(r)-bəl\
: causing a feeling of physical discomfort
: feeling physical discomfort
: causing a feeling of being embarrassed or uneasy
Full Definition of UNCOMFORTABLE
1
: causing discomfort or annoyance <an uncomfortable chair> <an uncomfortable performance>
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First Known Use of UNCOMFORTABLE
1573
Related to UNCOMFORTABLE
- Synonyms
- comfortless, discomforting, harsh
- Antonyms
- comfortable, comfy
UNCOMFORTABLY Defined for Kids
uncomfortable
adjective un·com·fort·able \ˌən-ˈkəm-fər-tə-bəl, -ˈkəmf-tər-bəl\
Definition of UNCOMFORTABLE for Kids
1
: causing discomfort or uneasiness <an uncomfortable chair> <an uncomfortable silence>
2
: feeling discomfort or uneasiness <His staring made me uncomfortable.>
— un·com·fort·ably \-blē\ adverb <The room was uncomfortably hot.>
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