ˌən-ˈkəm(p)(f)-tər-bəl
1
as in harsh
causing discomfort
unfortunately, dressing up for the dance meant wearing an uncomfortable shirt
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2
as in embarrassing
causing embarrassment
the uncomfortable situation of running into an ex-friend at a social gathering
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3
as in uneasy
lacking social grace and assurance
a person who is uncomfortable at parties with lots of strangers
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Recent Examples of uncomfortable
Sisu is about the pleasure driven from doing something seemingly uncomfortable, like swimming in frozen lakes and the sea.
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Kathleen Rellihan, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
Gone are the childhood days of uncomfortable patent leather shoes; the Mary Janes of today are elegant, mature, and sophisticated.
—Nina Derwin, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2025
No matter how clean and organized your house is, having a stranger clean your space can feel a little uncomfortable, at least at first.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
Say something that might make some people uncomfortable but will deeply resonate with your ideal clients.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Kathleen Rellihan, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
Gone are the childhood days of uncomfortable patent leather shoes; the Mary Janes of today are elegant, mature, and sophisticated.
—Nina Derwin, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2025
No matter how clean and organized your house is, having a stranger clean your space can feel a little uncomfortable, at least at first.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
Say something that might make some people uncomfortable but will deeply resonate with your ideal clients.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncomfortable
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Designed for hiking and other outdoor adventures, these water-resistant pants are made with UPF 50 protection from harsh sun rays along with several spacious, handy pockets.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
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President Trump is threatening 20 years in prison for anyone who vandalizes a Tesla, specifically in a harsh El Salvador facility.—
Emily Forlini,
PCMAG,
21 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the Knicks suffered one of their most embarrassing losses of the season, trailing by as many as 28, then making a furious third-quarter run to cut the deficit to as little as eight before the Spurs (29-39) ran away with a 120-105 victory at the Frost Bank Center on Wednesday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Muller said the lack of professionalism and infighting has been embarrassing.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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The whole exchange left Brooke feeling a little uneasy.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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And of course, various consumer surveys have showed that Americans are feeling uneasy.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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Made with silicone, this teether has a variety of textures that are meant to soothe a baby’s sore gums.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
29 Mar. 2025
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Khris Middleton, who, along with Smart, came to the Wizards at the NBA trade deadline, sat out the second half because of what team officials said was a sore right knee.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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While Susan’s style gets all the attention, there’s a story to be told in Roberta’s awkward glow-up, too.—
Scarlett Harris,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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The timing is awkward for Google, coming just days after Microsoft’s latest warning implying users would be safer switching from Chrome to Edge.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Kisses her mouth, but the gesture is awkward, clumsy; their teeth strike together, and Brianna winces.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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As well as making a star of Alicia Silverstone, the original movie showcased the talents of Paul Rudd who played her stepbrother Josh (and went onto become Phoebe’s partner in Friends and take on the role of Ant Man) and the late Brittany Murphy, who played Cher’s clumsy friend Tai.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Even the indoor scenes were painful because you’re locked inside that heat.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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The recent swoon, while painful for current shareholders, has driven the headline yield up to 6% and has driven valuations down—NOG trades for 7 times earnings estimates and at a low price/earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 0.56 (anything below 1 is considered to be undervalued).—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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This is notable, given that post-Covid brick and mortar shopping has generally become so unpleasant, it’s given rise to the need for a personal shopper.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Less a song than a gag, every individual element is unpleasant: single-entendre lyrics; vocals and synths that aren’t even in the same key; and the less said about Space Cowboy’s guest verse, the better.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Uncomfortable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncomfortable. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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