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uncomfortable

[uhn-kuhmf-tuh-buhl, -kuhm-fer-tuh-buhl] / ʌnˈkʌmf tə bəl, -ˈkʌm fər tə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
painful, rough
Synonyms
STRONGEST
annoying awkward bitter difficult distressing hard harsh troublesome
WEAK
afflictive agonizing cramped disagreeable dolorous excruciating galling grievous ill-fitting incommodious irritating thorny torturing vexatious wearisome
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agreeable easy kind mild nice pleasant pleasing simple soft straightforward
WEAK
comfortable content happy painless
ADJECTIVE
distressed, upset
Synonyms
STRONGEST
angry annoyed awkward confused embarrassed fatigued harsh miserable nervous restless self-conscious tired uneasy weary
WEAK
aching anguished chafed cheerless comfortless discomfited discomposed disquieted disturbed exhausted galled hurt ill at ease in pain pained smarting sore stiff strained suffering troubled vexed worn wracked wretched
Antonyms
STRONGEST
activated calm easy energized fresh happy joyful lively refreshed
WEAK
comfortable content painless

Example Sentences

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So you still find comfort in being uncomfortable?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

If it’s uncomfortable or unsustainable to live with continuously, ask your body why — and how it can help you make decisions that are the kindest possible to your nervous system.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Milos Kerkez, a natural left-back, tasked with marking him, likely felt uncomfortable moving to the other side of the pitch before Mendes played a long ball over Konate to find Hakimi unmarked.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

However, colonoscopies -- the primary screening method used today -- can be costly and uncomfortable, which discourages many people from getting tested on time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

She felt uncomfortable about hiding the bank account from the Jongwes, but she had no illusions about Mrs. Edina Jongwe.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer