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
While fifth disease can be uncomfortable, most cases are mild and resolve without treatment.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Nov. 2024
For particularly uncomfortable inner-nostril zits, grab the Ibuprofen.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
The lumbar support is a great perk for back sleepers or those with back pain, but side sleepers may find that firmness a bit uncomfortable.
—Macy Alcido, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
The uncomfortable moment also served as a reality-check for Halsey.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Nov. 2024
For particularly uncomfortable inner-nostril zits, grab the Ibuprofen.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
The lumbar support is a great perk for back sleepers or those with back pain, but side sleepers may find that firmness a bit uncomfortable.
—Macy Alcido, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
The uncomfortable moment also served as a reality-check for Halsey.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncomfortable
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Trump has promised to enact a new fiscal and economic regime, including harsh tariffs that some economists fear could have inflationary effects.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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November is here, and with its arrival comes cooler, harsher weather.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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Failure would be deeply embarrassing and, more pressingly, dangerous for the planet.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The final piece of the puzzle snaps into place as the gang attends a party thrown by Mac’s friend and former producer Roya (Haven Burton), who happens to own the monkey that gave Mac that embarrassing small-mouth hickey.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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That raises uneasy questions about Worthington’s social fabric and how to celebrate distinct cultures while overcoming ethnic self-segregation.Giovanna Dell'orto, Twin Cities, 31 Oct. 2024
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Apostates ties hunters with these organizations more closely as uneasy allies, rivals or even direct antagonists.Rob Wieland, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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By day, hit the powder, then relieve sore muscles at the spa.Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Imagine walking through your perfect itinerary for your trip to Rome only to have blisters and sore feet on day one, curbing your ability to wander the city’s romantic streets.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
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Jennings read the clue with a slightly awkward tone, then immediately apologized to Heather after it was answered.Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Krieps, playing Jill possessed by Elizabeth, gets slighter colder, more rigid, and more awkward.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Where Huang’s wardrobe for Oz emphasizes his position as a clumsy social climber, aspiring to classic mafia masculinity but too crass to fit in with the old-money elite, Sofia represents a different kind of outsider.Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Jessica Carter Altman always thought of herself as clumsy.Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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This lightweight trail runner is designed to slide on like a sock, eliminating painful pressure points and decreasing the possibility of blisters.Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
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These punishments are especially painful since North Korea’s economy has been severely strained by international sanctions, the COVID-19 pandemic, and economic mismanagement.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Her pregnancies are painful and unpleasant, especially compared to Lenù’s.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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One way to avoid unpleasant surprises is to keep your restaurant order simple.Sarah Garone, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Uncomfortable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncomfortable. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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