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Meaning of "uncomfortable" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF UNCOMFORTABLE

uncomfortable  [ʌnˈkʌmftəbəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNCOMFORTABLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Uncomfortable is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES UNCOMFORTABLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

uncomfortable

Comfort

Comfort is a sense of physical or psychological ease, often characterized as a lack of hardship. Persons who are lacking in comfort are uncomfortable, or experiencing discomfort. A degree of psychological comfort can be achieved by recreating experiences that are associated with pleasant memories, such as engaging in familiar activities, maintaining the presence of familiar objects, and consumption of comfort foods. Comfort is a particular concern in health care, as providing comfort to the sick and injured is one goal of healthcare, and can facilitate recovery. Persons who are surrounded with things that provide psychological comfort may be described as being within their comfort zone. Because of the personal nature of positive associations, psychological comfort is highly subjective. The use of "comfort" as a verb generally implies that the subject is in a state of pain, suffering or affliction. Where the term is used to describe the support given to someone who has experienced a tragedy, the word is synonymous with consolation or solace.

Definition of uncomfortable in the English dictionary

The definition of uncomfortable in the dictionary is not comfortable. Other definition of uncomfortable is feeling or causing discomfort or unease; disquieting.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UNCOMFORTABLE


acceptable
əkˈsɛptəbəl
charitable
ˈtʃærɪtəbəl
combustible
kəmˈbʌstəbəl
comfortable
ˈkʌmftəbəl
compatible
kəmˈpætəbəl
convertible
kənˈvɜːtəbəl
draftable
ˈdrɑːftəbəl
giftable
ˈɡɪftəbəl
inevitable
ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl
liftable
ˈlɪftəbəl
notable
ˈnəʊtəbəl
palatable
ˈpælətəbəl
portable
ˈpɔːtəbəl
printable
ˈprɪntəbəl
profitable
ˈprɒfɪtəbəl
shiftable
ˈʃɪftəbəl
suitable
ˈsuːtəbəl
susceptible
səˈsɛptəbəl
unforgettable
ˌʌnfəˈɡɛtəbəl
vegetable
ˈvɛdʒtəbəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNCOMFORTABLE

uncomatable
uncombative
uncombed
uncombine
uncomeatable
uncomeliness
uncomely
uncomfortableness
uncomfortably
uncomforted
uncomic
uncommendable
uncommendably
uncommended
uncommercial
uncommitted
uncommon
uncommonly
uncommonness
uncommunicable

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNCOMFORTABLE

able
adaptable
adjustable
attributable
coffee table
comptable
detectable
dining table
hospitable
inflatable
on the table
potable
predictable
reputable
stable
table
timetable
unacceptable
unbeatable
unpredictable
unstable

Synonyms and antonyms of uncomfortable in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «UNCOMFORTABLE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «uncomfortable» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of uncomfortable

Translation of «uncomfortable» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNCOMFORTABLE

Find out the translation of uncomfortable to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of uncomfortable from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «uncomfortable» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

不舒服的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

incómodo
570 millions of speakers

English

uncomfortable
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

असहज
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غَيْرُ مُرِيح
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

неудобный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

desconfortável
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অস্বচ্ছন্দ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

inconfortable
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak selesa
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

unbequem
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

心地よくない
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

불편한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ora nyenengake
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

không thoải mái
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சங்கடமான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अस्वस्थ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

rahatsız
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

scomodo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

niewygodny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

незручний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

inconfortabil
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

άβολος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ongemaklik
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

obekväm
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ubekvem
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of uncomfortable

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNCOMFORTABLE»

The term «uncomfortable» is very widely used and occupies the 13.205 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNCOMFORTABLE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «uncomfortable» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «uncomfortable» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about uncomfortable

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10 QUOTES WITH «UNCOMFORTABLE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word uncomfortable.
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Mitchell Baker
I've learned that for many people, change is uncomfortable. Maybe they want to go through it, and they can see the benefit of it, but at a gut level, change is uncomfortable.
2
Monica Bellucci
I know many beautiful people and their lives are just so terrible. They feel so uncomfortable with themselves. Being comfortable is not about what you look like, but how you feel.
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Kate Bosworth
I felt uncomfortable in cliques.
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Alain de Botton
I was uncomfortable writing fiction. My love was the personal essay, rather than the novel.
5
Raymond Burr
I grew up near the sea in British Columbia and San Francisco, and lived in Malibu and Fiji for years. I get uncomfortable being too far inland.
6
Candace Bushnell
Women with money and women in power are two uncomfortable ideas in our society.
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Sasha Cohen
I've designed since I was 12. The first was when I skated to Carmen, in red and gold and black. I wanted so many frills at that time. It had a lot going on for a little person like me. And I picked out fabrics that didn't stretch. Very uncomfortable.
8
Rachel Corrie
When I am an old woman, I will stop trying to look beautiful. I will quit wearing makeup and buying uncomfortable clothes because they look good. Maybe I will take up nudism.
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Tyler Cowen
In chess, computers show that what we call 'strategy' is reducible to tactics, ultimately. It only looks creative to us. They are still just glorified cash registers. This should make us feel uncomfortable, whether or not we think computers will ever be good composers of music or artistic painters.
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Andrew Davies
I prefer love scenes to be shot up close with a lot of focus on eyes and mouths. Otherwise it can feel uncomfortable and voyeuristic.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNCOMFORTABLE»

Discover the use of uncomfortable in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to uncomfortable and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Conservation
'Conservation: Principles, Dilemmas, and Uncomfortable Truths' presents multi-perspective critical analyses of the ethics and principles that guide the conservation of works of art and design, archaeological artefacts, buildings, monuments, ...
Alison Richmond, Alison Bracker, 2010
2
Feminist and Queer Legal Theory: Intimate Encounters, ...
This book brings together voices in feminist and queer theory to create an interdisciplinary dialogue that will define the terms of the debates between and within these theoretical frameworks for the next decade.
Mr Jack E Jackson, Professor Martha Albertson Fineman, Mr Adam P Romero, 2013
3
Uncomfortable Wars Revisited
In this timely book, John T. Fishel and Max G. Manwaring present a much-needed strategy for conducting unconventional warfare in an increasingly violent world.
John T. Fishel, Max G. Manwaring, 2006
4
An Uncomfortable Authority: Maria Edgeworth and Her Contexts
In recent years, Maria Edgeworth (1768-1849) has been the subject of increasing interest. This collection of essays builds on scholarship that has helped canonize Edgeworth's writing.
Heidi Kaufman, Christopher J. Fauske, 2004
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The Dictionary of Uncomfortable Words: What to Avoid Saying ...
We prefer the term man-cow."" - Congeal: Just because gooey becomes crusty doesn't mean we want to hear about it. - Crotch: This word is disturbing even when referring to trees. - Dingleberry: This is one fruit you don't want to eat.
Andrew Witham, Brian Snyder, 2004
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Home was Uncomfortable; School was Hell: A ...
This book uses case studies of four girls who dropped out of school and their families and teachers to further the understanding of gender issues faced by Ghana in particular and educational systems in general.
Cecilia Sem Obeng, 2002
7
Some Uncomfortable Arithmetic Regarding Europe's Public Finances
Traditional fiscal indicators focused on measures of current deficits and debt miss the potentially important implications of current policies for future public finances.
International Monetary Fund, Velculescu, Delia, 2010
8
Some Uncomfortable Arithmetic Regarding Europe’s Public ...
Traditional fiscal indicators focused on measures of current deficits and debt miss the potentially important implications of current policies for future public finances.
International Monetary Fund, 2010
9
Uncomfortable Silence
Definitely not a comfortable read Uncomfortable Silence " will disturb your mind with its vivid depiction of neglectful abuse and hopeless despair.
O. M. James, 2011
10
God at the Edge: Searching for the Divine in Uncomfortable ...
Here is a book about adventure, raw experience, and facing inner demons.
Niles Goldstein, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNCOMFORTABLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term uncomfortable is used in the context of the following news items.
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High-performance women's underwear brand Knixwear has commissioned its very own “study of women's most uncomfortable words” — as if we needed to ... «The Province, Jul 15»
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Doing these 9 uncomfortable things will pay off forever
What makes someone uncomfortable depends on the person, but what's universally true is the value of recognizing boundaries and continually pushing them. «Business Insider, Jul 15»
3
Watch the 'Uncomfortable' Teaser for MTV's White People …
MTV is airing a documentary later this month called White People. The premise? White people talking about whiteness and about how uncomfortable it is for ... «Mediaite, Jul 15»
4
Di Maria: I'm uncomfortable on the bench - but I won't leave …
When asked by Ole if he felt uncomfortable in Manchester, he said: "Yes. For me, and my family. Because not everything goes as I want, because I don't play. «Goal.com, Jun 15»
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Priest 'uncomfortable' with baptising Mary Portas' son
Mary Portas has revealed that a Catholic priest balked at baptising her son because the boy's parents were in a same-sex marriage. Portas, who disclosed this ... «The Times, May 15»
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Ex makes new boyfriend uncomfortable
She has numerous other guy friends and that doesn't bother me, but this guy makes me particularly uncomfortable. I would appreciate any insights. «The Seattle Times, May 15»
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Dear Abby: Boss' unwelcome advances make first job uncomfortable
I am now very uncomfortable being there, but I still want to continue working for the experience and to save money for college. I'm not sure what to do. I haven't ... «SFGate, May 15»
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James Franco likes movies that make audiences 'uncomfortable'
Once those stories are told, we can tell unexpected ones that might challenge us or make us uncomfortable in some ways,” James told BlackBook magazine, ... «The Express Tribune, Apr 15»
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James Franco loves making 'uncomfortable' movies
The 37-year-old actor stars in the American drama movie I Am Michael, which is based on Benoit Denizet-Lewis' New York Times Magazine article My Ex-Gay ... «Channel 24, Apr 15»
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Uncomfortable Conversations: Talking About Race In The Classroom
Open up the newspaper or turn on the news these days, and you'll find plenty of talk about race and racism. But it's a different story in many classrooms. «NPR, Apr 15»

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