Definitions

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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State visits can be uncomfortable, joyful, tense and unifying - in the space of just a few days.

From BBC

Analyzing your monthly spending is the essential — and admittedly uncomfortable — first step to building a budget.

From MarketWatch

"We will follow the evidence wherever it leads. We will not flinch from uncomfortable truths."

From BBC

The air on the plane is stuffy, uncomfortable.

From Literature

They’re always there lately, the ones that make me feel queasy and make me sweat in uncomfortable places.

From Literature