uncomfortable
adjective
un·com·fort·able 
ˌən-ˈkəm(p)(f)-tər-bəl,
-ˈkəm(p)(f)-tə-bəl,
-ˈkəm(p)-fər-tə-bəl -ˈkəm(p)-fə-tə-bəl,
-ˈkəm-fər-bəl,
-ˈkəm-fə-bəl
1
: causing discomfort or annoyance
an uncomfortable chair
an uncomfortable performance
2
: feeling discomfort : uneasy
was uncomfortable with them
uncomfortably adverb
ˌən-ˈkəm(p)(f)-tər-blē
-ˈkəm(p)(f)-tə-blē
-ˈkəm(p)-fər-tə-blē -ˈkəm(p)-fə-tə-blē
-ˈkəm-fər-blē
-ˈkəm-fə-blē
Synonyms
- comfortless
- discomforting
- harsh
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Example Sentences
You look uncomfortable in that chair. Would you like to sit here instead? The silence went on so long that it became very uncomfortable. We were in the uncomfortable position of asking for money. I was uncomfortable about talking to them. She's uncomfortable being in the spotlight.
Recent Examples on the Web Well, there’s something about the self-interested nature of the artist that after a while becomes extremely uncomfortable. 
David Marchese, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2022 Miami, which finished 9-8 last season, will use a blitz-happy defense and a multiple offense to keep the Patriots off balance and uncomfortable. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 On the other side of the duel, Boley showed flashes of his potential, but the CAL defense kept him uncomfortable in the pocket all night. The Courier-Journal, 10 Sep. 2022 The tailgating there is great, but the seats are uncomfortable and unacceptable. Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2022 Some programs shifted to telehealth, which was inaccessible to some and uncomfortable for others. Jessica Bartlett, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 But having that escape from the hustle and bustle—especially one where everyone was sleep-deprived, anxious, and uncomfortable—was incredibly nice. WIRED, 9 Sep. 2022 Baldwin’s hugely broad take on Trump began to feel almost uncomfortable to watch. Bill Carter For Cnn Business Perspectives, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 But Steve, worried that Odie would feel anxious and uncomfortable, rejected that option. Stacey Lastoe, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 See More
David Marchese, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2022 Miami, which finished 9-8 last season, will use a blitz-happy defense and a multiple offense to keep the Patriots off balance and uncomfortable. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 On the other side of the duel, Boley showed flashes of his potential, but the CAL defense kept him uncomfortable in the pocket all night. The Courier-Journal, 10 Sep. 2022 The tailgating there is great, but the seats are uncomfortable and unacceptable. Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2022 Some programs shifted to telehealth, which was inaccessible to some and uncomfortable for others. Jessica Bartlett, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 But having that escape from the hustle and bustle—especially one where everyone was sleep-deprived, anxious, and uncomfortable—was incredibly nice. WIRED, 9 Sep. 2022 Baldwin’s hugely broad take on Trump began to feel almost uncomfortable to watch. Bill Carter For Cnn Business Perspectives, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 But Steve, worried that Odie would feel anxious and uncomfortable, rejected that option. Stacey Lastoe, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1573, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
uncomfortable
adjective
un·com·fort·able ˌən-ˈkəm-fər-tə-bəl
-ˈkəmf-tər-bəl
1
: causing discomfort or uneasiness
an uncomfortable chair
an uncomfortable silence
2
: feeling discomfort or uneasiness
His staring made me uncomfortable.
uncomfortable
adjective
1
as in harsh
causing discomfort unfortunately, dressing up for the dance meant wearing an uncomfortable shirt Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- harsh
- awkward
- sore
- painful
- miserable
- discomforting
- disturbing
- uneasy
- cramping
- torturous
- comfortless
- aching
- distressing
- upsetting
- inconvenient
- hurting
- cumbersome
- agonizing
- excruciating
- nasty
- smarting
- itching
- chafing
- ungainly
- pinching
- stinging
- prickling
- pricking
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- comfortable
- comfy
- easy
- soothing
- soft
- cozy
- relaxing
- restful
- cushy
- snug
- easeful
- reposeful
2
as in embarrassing
causing embarrassment the uncomfortable situation of running into an ex-friend at a social gathering Synonyms & Similar Words
- embarrassing
- awkward
- unpleasant
- difficult
- confusing
- disturbing
- disconcerting
- discomfiting
- troublesome
- humiliating
- inconvenient
- impossible
- disagreeable
- intolerable
- unsettling
- unwieldy
- flustering
- mortifying
- demeaning
- degrading
- humbling
- debasing
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- comfortable
- convenient
- agreeable
- pleasing
3
as in uneasy
lacking social grace and assurance a person who is uncomfortable at parties with lots of strangers Synonyms & Similar Words
- uneasy
- awkward
- clumsy
- embarrassed
- upset
- stiff
- nervous
- ungraceful
- timid
- inelegant
- disturbed
- stilted
- wooden
- gauche
- rustic
- unsettled
- flustered
- agitated
- graceless
- discomforted
- meek
- ungainly
- angular
- rustical
- discomfited
- disconcerted
- bothered
- gawky
- uncouth
- boorish
- clownish
- distressed
- rough-hewn
- perturbed
- disquieted
- mortified
- abashed
- discomposed
- insecure
- nonplussed
- jittery
- jumpy
- lubberly
- diffident
- modest
- rattled
- dismayed
- discountenanced
- chagrined
- unhinged
- self-conscious
- unassertive
- fazed
- nonplused
- unassuming
- unpretentious
- self-doubting
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- graceful
- confident
- suave
- urbane
- cool
- calm
- undisturbed
- unperturbed
- secure
- serene
- tranquil
- assured
- placid
- composed
- collected
- poised
- self-assured
- self-confident
- self-possessed