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Uncomfortable I ʌnˈkʌmftəbl Feel Looked Adjective Bre Shoes

Word uncomfortable
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ʌnˈkʌmftəbl / NAmE / ʌnˈkʌmftəbl /
Example
  • uncomfortable shoes
  • i couldn't sleep because the bed was so uncomfortable.
  • i was sitting in an extremely uncomfortable position.
  • she still finds it uncomfortable to stand without support.
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uncomfortable

(adjective)BrE / ʌnˈkʌmftəbl / NAmE / ʌnˈkʌmftəbl /
  1. not letting you feel physically comfortable; unpleasant to wear, sit on, etc.
    • opposite comfortable
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/comfortable
    • uncomfortable shoes
    • I couldn't sleep because the bed was so 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.
    • She still finds it uncomfortable to stand without support.
  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.
    • There was an uncomfortable silence.
  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.

    Extra Examples

    • A few remain highly uncomfortable with the idea of same-sex marriage.
    • He looked uncomfortable at the news.
    • He started to get a bit uncomfortable as the conversation continued.
    • I find these chairs incredibly uncomfortable.
    • I noticed that Elisa was suddenly uncomfortable and blushing.
    • Planners seem a little uncomfortable with the current government guidelines.
    • Sharp stones on the path made walking barefoot rather uncomfortable.
    • She was a little uncomfortable about this situation.
    • The way he looked at her made her distinctly uncomfortable.
    • This discussion leaves them uncomfortable.
    • It was an uncomfortable situation for everyone.
    • Some teachers feel uncomfortable about imposing group work on students.
    • They were uncomfortable with the new management style.
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