uncomfortable
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It exposes weak assumptions, tests cherished institutions, and forces citizens to confront uncomfortable truths.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
He had spent two years in a standard hospital bed, provided by the NHS, which he described as "hideously uncomfortable" and like "torture".
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
To speak an uncomfortable truth, you’re actually much more likely to retire early — a recent study from Allianz Life found that 42% of Americans retire earlier than they planned.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026
“I used corsets as one of my hacks because I wanted Mary to feel initially quite uncomfortable in her own body,” she said.
From Salon • Jun. 25, 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
Vocabulary lists containing uncomfortable
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 12–15
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