ˌən-ˈkəm(p)(f)-tər-bəl
1
as in harsh
causing discomfort
unfortunately, dressing up for the dance meant wearing an uncomfortable shirt
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2
as in embarrassing
causing embarrassment
the uncomfortable situation of running into an ex-friend at a social gathering
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3
as in uneasy
lacking social grace and assurance
a person who is uncomfortable at parties with lots of strangers
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Recent Examples of uncomfortable
Wearing a bra with underwire that pinches and rubs against your skin is one way to make your day extra uncomfortable and long.
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Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
Suddenly the new-mom started claiming that Benny, who the poster describes as the sweetest dog, as is typical of golden retrievers, made the newborn baby uncomfortable with his presence.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
To get screened for cervical cancer, patients in the United States may no longer need to put their feet in those awkward stirrups, brace for the uncomfortable speculum or even take the time off from work for an in-person doctor’s appointment.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
Her advice to women: Move on if the exams feel uncomfortable, and recognize that gaslighting is a form of disrespect.
—Linda Carroll, NBC news, 8 May 2025
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Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
Suddenly the new-mom started claiming that Benny, who the poster describes as the sweetest dog, as is typical of golden retrievers, made the newborn baby uncomfortable with his presence.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
To get screened for cervical cancer, patients in the United States may no longer need to put their feet in those awkward stirrups, brace for the uncomfortable speculum or even take the time off from work for an in-person doctor’s appointment.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
Her advice to women: Move on if the exams feel uncomfortable, and recognize that gaslighting is a form of disrespect.
—Linda Carroll, NBC news, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncomfortable
Adjective
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Avoid harsh products: Soaps, lotions, and products with fragrance, alcohol, or dyes can dry out the skin and worsen atopic dermatitis.—
Health,
Health,
11 May 2025
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The team opened the year with some question marks at third base and those questions have persisted after a harsh injury to Jazz Chisholm Jr. Chisholm landed on the injured list earlier this month after suffering a high-grade strain to his right oblique.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Ventura spent more than 20 hours recounting to Southern District of New York prosecutors and Combs’ attorneys embarrassing and graphic details about freak-offs that allegedly began early on in the R&B singer’s romance with her older Bad Boy Records label boss.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2025
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Their latest sham impeachment charade against President Trump is another embarrassing political stunt.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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These chewy ginger candies are her secret weapon for taming an uneasy stomach naturally.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2025
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The Wall Street firm predicted that international institutional investors could be rethinking their appetite and risk-reward in U.S. investments as the current uneasy macroenvironment keeps them on edge.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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Asking for fairness One lingering sore spot around remote work is the disparity between different state workers.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2025
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While the senior agents are reluctant to grant Nina’s request, the Saxton case has become a sore spot for the bureau.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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There was an awkward overhead in the third game that Sinner couldn’t meet square on.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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But the timing of the Rockies’ decision was awkward.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Where the real Colin and Emma have trouble getting much further than a clumsy hug after a putt-putt date, some of the acting couples have increased their intimacy levels with breathtaking speed.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
12 May 2025
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Word's document comparison interface is also clumsy and confusing compared with FineReader's.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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The alternative — a world in which the United States and China no longer engage in trade — could be economically painful and destabilizing.—
Alan Rappeport,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Appearance: The condition starts as small, extremely painful blisters on your shins (and sometimes your arms).—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Daily use by adolescents and adults can result in another unpleasant side effect: uncontrollable vomiting, according to a 2021 study.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
5 May 2025
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Vivian Yin’s will contains an unpleasant surprise for her daughters.—
Ilana Masad,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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“Uncomfortable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncomfortable. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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