uncomfortable

Word parts

un- + comfortable

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/ or /ʌnˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bəl/ or /ʌnˈkʌmf.tɚ.bəl/

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Adjective

Positive uncomfortable

Comparative more uncomfortable

Superlative most uncomfortable

1. If a piece of furniture, clothing, a room, etc. is uncomfortable, you feel uncomfortable in it (see 2.)

   The chairs looked so uncomfortable that he didn't sit down.

2. If you feel uncomfortable, you are hot or cold; you are not relaxed, or you feel pain or worry..

   I still had this uncomfortable feeling that I should know her.

   She felt very uncomfortable with his arm touching hers.

Antonyms

• comfortable

Related words

• comfort
• discomfort
• comforting