Uncomfortable I Feel Made Looked Adjective ʌnˈkʌmftəbl ʌnˈkʌmfətəbl

• uncomfortable shoes
• the headphones can be uncomfortable to wear.
• i couldn't sleep because the bed was so uncomfortable.
• i find these chairs incredibly uncomfortable.

uncomfortable

Word Family

• comfort noun verb
• comfortable adjective (≠ uncomfortable)
• comfortably adverb (≠ uncomfortably)
• comforting adjective
1. not letting you feel physically comfortable; unpleasant to wear, sit on, etc.
• OPPOSITE comfortable
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/comfortable
• uncomfortable shoes
• The headphones can be uncomfortable to wear.
• I couldn't sleep because the bed was so uncomfortable.
• I find these chairs incredibly uncomfortable.
2. not feeling physically relaxed, warm, etc.
• OPPOSITE comfortable
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/comfortable
• I was sitting in an extremely uncomfortable position.
• It was uncomfortable to walk for long periods of time.
• She still finds it uncomfortable to stand without support.
• Sharp stones on the path made walking barefoot rather uncomfortable.
3. anxious, embarrassed or afraid and unable to relax; making you feel like this
• OPPOSITE comfortable
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/comfortable
• He looked distinctly uncomfortable when the subject was mentioned.
• She felt uncomfortable with the way George looked at her.
• They are uncomfortable with the idea of a military assault.
• The thought made her even more uncomfortable.
• There was an uncomfortable silence.
• She was always a little uncomfortable about being photographed.
• They are uncomfortable about the compromises they have made.
• The film is often very uncomfortable to watch.
• It is very uncomfortable to have to admit that we might share some responsibility for the situation.

Extra Examples

• A few remain highly uncomfortable with the idea of same-sex marriage.
• He started to get a bit uncomfortable as the conversation continued.
• I noticed that Elisa was suddenly uncomfortable and blushing.
• Planners seem a little uncomfortable with the current government guidelines.
• She was a little uncomfortable about this situation.
• The way he looked at her made her distinctly uncomfortable.
• This discussion leaves them uncomfortable.
• Some teachers feel uncomfortable about imposing group work on students.
• They were uncomfortable with the new management style.
• It was an uncomfortable situation for everyone.
4. unpleasant or difficult to deal with
• an uncomfortable fact
• I had the uncomfortable feeling that it was my fault.
• Her letter was an uncomfortable reminder of responsibilities I preferred to forget about.