adjective

uncomfortable

uncomfortable, uneasy, awkward

This chair is very uncomfortable.

This chair is very uncomfortable.

I felt uncomfortable at the party.

I felt uncomfortable at the party.

He asked an uncomfortable question.

He asked an uncomfortable question.

((be)) uncomfortable to be in a state of discomfort This chair is uncomfortable.

feel uncomfortable to experience a feeling of discomfort I feel uncomfortable about this.

Synonyms: awkward, uneasy; Antonyms: comfortable, pleasant

From the prefix 'un-' (not) and 'comfortable' (providing physical ease). Literally 'not comfortable'.

Think of 'UN-COMFY'. If a situation or object is not comfy, it's uncomfortable.

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