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
So as uncomfortable as those three games were over the past week, and as uncomfortable as the current stretch of Suspension 2.0 stands for a roster in search of stability, the gamesmanship could endure for another two weeks, if not another three months, if not into the offseason . . .
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025
There is an uncomfortable tendency in tennis to give male coaching teams the credit for their player’s success.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Still, most Americans are uncomfortable with the specific policies that would be necessary to deport anywhere close to all undocumented immigrants.
—David Leonhardt, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Most of the six million people who experience it each year also want to avoid some of its other more uncomfortable symptoms.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025
There is an uncomfortable tendency in tennis to give male coaching teams the credit for their player’s success.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Still, most Americans are uncomfortable with the specific policies that would be necessary to deport anywhere close to all undocumented immigrants.
—David Leonhardt, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Most of the six million people who experience it each year also want to avoid some of its other more uncomfortable symptoms.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncomfortable
Adjective
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Ideally, opt for an eco-friendly detergent without harsh chemicals.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2025
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Unlike regular shampoos, curl-specific formulas focus on hydration, gentle cleansing, and curl retention while avoiding harsh sulfates and silicones that can strip moisture.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
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Grace Raynor: The Buckeyes have too much talent on offense and defense and have found a way to play angrily after the embarrassing Michigan debacle.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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There is nothing more embarrassing for the Giants than Saquon Barkley’s superstar explosion deep into his first NFL playoffs with the Philadelphia Eagles.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
20 Jan. 2025
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Add Vargas to the long list of Americans who have been uneasy about TikTok’s future.—
Jeff Gluck,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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For all of their uneasy gazing and silent discernment, artful visages are a key element in the decor.—
Leilani Marie Labong,
Architectural Digest,
15 Jan. 2025
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Several years later, the property is still a sore subject for Atwater.—
Ben Wieder,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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After all, shin splints, sore feet, and blisters can ruin any activity.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
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What can expect from that visit and just kind of how awkward will things be now after these comments?—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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In his defense, the Anti-Defamation League tweeted from X that Musk’s gesture seemed to be an awkward expression of enthusiasm.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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Amazon’s best-selling soup bowls are made with triple-layered glass that even the clumsiest folks may find hard to break.—
Ashley Zlatopolsky,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2025
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Okay too many clumsy Star Wars references there, but one thing the report also correctly notes is that this would be a rare development where Star Wars recruits a top A-list actor to star in a film.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Trump also makes clear his intent to apply painful public and government pressure on private-sector DEI practices as well, and does not cloak his reasons.—
The Editors,
National Review,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Spanish government is moving to rein in real estate purchases by foreigners and curb the spread of short-term rentals, part of a series of measures that officials say are necessary to alleviate a painful housing crunch that has rapidly become one of the worst in Europe.—
Liz Alderman,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Based on the negative reaction from the crowd, the CBS late night host acknowledged that unpleasant feelings abound.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Jan. 2025
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While wildly unpleasant, most people affected with norovirus see their symptoms resolve within a few days, the Mayo Clinic says.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Uncomfortable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncomfortable. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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