Word
uncomfortable
Phoneticsun·com·fort·able
US/ənˈkəmfɝtəbəɫ/
UK/ʌnkˈʌmftəbəl/
Definitions
01causing physical pain
B1 · Intermediate
adj. describing something that does not feel good to your body, like a hard chair or tight shoes.
adj. causing physical discomfort or mild pain due to poor design, fit, or environmental conditions.
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“These new shoes are very uncomfortable and give me blisters if I walk too far.”
“The budget airline's seats were notoriously uncomfortable, offering minimal legroom and almost no lumbar support for the six-hour flight.”
Antonyms
02feeling physical pain
B1 · Intermediate
adj. feeling slightly painful or not relaxed in your body.
adj. experiencing physical distress or a lack of ease.
“I felt uncomfortable sitting on the floor for such a long time.”
“He became increasingly uncomfortable as the fever rose, finding it impossible to settle into a restful position despite the soft bedding.”
Antonyms
03socially awkward or worried
B1 · Intermediate
adj. feeling embarrassed, nervous, or worried in a social situation.
adj. experiencing mental unease, anxiety, or social awkwardness.
“There was an uncomfortable silence after he asked about her ex-husband.”
“The candidate looked visibly uncomfortable when the interviewer began probing into the specific reasons for her sudden departure from her previous firm.”
Antonyms
04difficult to accept
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. describing a fact or situation that makes you feel worried because it is hard to deal with.
adj. causing mental distress or moral unease because a situation is difficult to face or acknowledge.
“The documentary reveals some uncomfortable truths about how our clothes are made.”
“The report presents an uncomfortable reality for the board, suggesting that their current strategy is no longer sustainable in the modern market.”
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Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “uncomfortable” in context.
Verb
01. feel uncomfortable
“Please let me know if you feel uncomfortable with any of these tasks.”
verb + adj
02. look uncomfortable
“The candidate looked uncomfortable under the pressure of the interview.”
verb + adj
03. make uncomfortable
“The bright lights and loud music made him feel very uncomfortable.”
verb + adj
04. uncomfortable about
“She was uncomfortable about lying to her parents.”
adj + prep
05. uncomfortable for
“The new office layout was uncomfortable for many of the staff.”
adj + prep
Adjective
06. deeply uncomfortable
“He felt deeply uncomfortable when they started discussing his private life.”
adv + adj
07. distinctly uncomfortable
“There was a distinctly uncomfortable silence after she asked the question.”
adv + adj
08. physically uncomfortable
“The wooden chairs were physically uncomfortable for long meetings.”
adv + adj
Noun
09. uncomfortable silence
“An uncomfortable silence followed his controversial remark.”
adj + noun
10. an uncomfortable degree of
“There was an uncomfortable degree of tension between the two rivals.”
11. in an uncomfortable position
“The scandal put the prime minister in an uncomfortable position.”
12. make someone feel uncomfortable
“His constant staring made everyone in the room feel uncomfortable.”
Etymology
From un- + comfortable.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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