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uncomfortable

//ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bl̩//

Adjective

A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

Note for uncomfortable

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Forms

Comparative
more uncomfortable
Superlative
most uncomfortable

Definitions

  1. 1.Not comfortable; causing discomfort.

    • The class squirmed and fidgeted in the uncomfortable new chairs.
    • The coaches were filthy outside and did not appear to have been painted or washed for years. Inside there were uncomfortable seats covered with a cane-like material.
  2. 2.Experiencing discomfort physically.

  3. 3.Experiencing discomfort mentally and emotionally.

    • Sharing a house with them made me uncomfortable.
    • It was clear that the film's apparent celebration of psychopathy made many audience members uncomfortable.

Frequency

Overall

Uncommon· #3557

By learning goal

Everyday conversation
Rare
General reading & writing
Uncommon
Academic
Rare
Literature
Rare

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Etymology

Etymology tree

Proto-Indo-European *né

Proto-Indo-European *n̥-

Proto-Germanic *un-

Proto-West Germanic *un-

Old English un-

Middle English un-

English un-

English comfortable

English uncomfortable

From un- + comfortable.

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