uncomfortable
adjective/ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/, /ʌnˈkʌmfətəbl/
/ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/, /ʌnˈkʌmfərtəbl/
Word Family
- comfort noun verb
- comfortable adjective (≠ uncomfortable)
- comfortably adverb (≠ uncomfortably)
- comforting adjective
- (of clothes, furniture, etc.) not letting you feel physically comfortable; unpleasant to wear, sit on, etc.
- uncomfortable shoes
- uncomfortable to do something The headphones can be uncomfortable to wear.
- I couldn't sleep because the bed was so uncomfortable.
- I find these chairs incredibly uncomfortable.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- feel
- look
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- not feeling physically relaxed, warm, etc.
- I was sitting in an extremely uncomfortable position.
- it is uncomfortable to do something It was uncomfortable to walk for long periods of time.
- She still finds it uncomfortable to stand without support.
- Sharp stones on the path made walking barefoot rather uncomfortable.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- feel
- look
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- anxious, embarrassed or afraid and unable to relax; making you feel like this
- He looked distinctly uncomfortable when the subject was mentioned.
- uncomfortable with something She felt uncomfortable with the way George looked at her.
- They are uncomfortable with the idea of a military assault.
- The thought made her even more uncomfortable.
- There was an uncomfortable silence.
- uncomfortable about doing something She was always a little uncomfortable about being photographed.
- uncomfortable about something They are uncomfortable about the compromises they have made.
- uncomfortable to do something The film is often very uncomfortable to watch.
- it is uncomfortable to do something It is very uncomfortable to have to admit that we might share some responsibility for the situation.
Extra ExamplesTopics Feelingsb2- A few remain highly uncomfortable with the idea of same-sex marriage.
- He started to get a bit uncomfortable as the conversation continued.
- I noticed that Elisa was suddenly uncomfortable and blushing.
- Planners seem a little uncomfortable with the current government guidelines.
- She was a little uncomfortable about this situation.
- The way he looked at her made her distinctly uncomfortable.
- This discussion leaves them uncomfortable.
- Some teachers feel uncomfortable about imposing group work on students.
- They were uncomfortable with the new management style.
- It was an uncomfortable situation for everyone.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- appear
- be
- feel
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- about
- at
- with
- …
- unpleasant or difficult to deal with
- an uncomfortable fact
- I had the uncomfortable feeling that it was my fault.
- Her letter was an uncomfortable reminder of responsibilities I preferred to forget about.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- appear
- be
- feel
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- about
- at
- with
- …
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