Definitions for uncomfortable
ʌnˈkʌmf tə bəl, -ˈkʌm fər tə-un·com·fort·able

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. uncomfortableadjective

   conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

   "this kind of life can prove disruptive and uncomfortable"; "the uncomfortable truth"; "grew uncomfortable beneath his appraising eye"; "an uncomfortable way of surprising me just when I felt surest"; "the teacher's presence at the conference made the child very uncomfortable"

2. uncomfortableadjective

   providing or experiencing physical discomfort

   "an uncomfortable chair"; "an uncomfortable day in the hot sun"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. uncomfortableadjective

   not comfortable

   The class squirmed and fidgeted in the uncomfortable new chairs.

2. uncomfortableadjective

   experiencing discomfort

3. uncomfortableadjective

   uneasy or anxious

   Sharing a house with them made me uncomfortable.

4. uncomfortableadjective

   put off or disgusted

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Uncomfortableadjective

   1. Affording no comfort; gloomy; dismal; miserable.

   He much complaineth of his own uncomfortable exile, wherein he sustained many most grievous indignities, and endured the want of sundry, both pleasures and honours, before enjoyed. Richard Hooker.

   Christmas is in the most dead, uncomfortable time of the year, when the poor people would suffer very much, if they had not good cheer to support them. Addison.

   Ours is melancholy and uncomfortable portion here below! A place, where not a day passes, but we eat our bread with sorrow and cares: the present troubles us, the future amazes; and even the past fills us with grief and anguish. William Wake.

   The sun ne’er views th’ uncomfortable seats,
   When radiant he advances or retreats. Alexander Pope, Odyssey.

   2. Receiving no comfort; melancholy.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. uncomfortable

   Comfort (or being comfortable) 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 "in 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, and requires alleviation from that state. 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. However, comfort is used much more broadly, as one can provide physical comfort to someone who is not in a position to be uncomfortable. For example, a person might sit in a chair without discomfort, but still find the addition of a pillow to the chair to increase their feeling of comfort. Something that provides this type of comfort, which does not seek to relieve hardship, can also be referred to as being "comfy".

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Uncomfortableadjective

   feeling discomfort; uneasy; as, to be uncomfortable on account of one's position

2. Uncomfortableadjective

   causing discomfort; disagreeable; unpleasant; as, an uncomfortable seat or situation

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Uncomfortable

   un-kum′fur-ta-bl, adj. not comfortable, causing discomfort or disquiet: awkwardly situated.—n. Uncom′fortableness.—adv. Uncom′fortably.

British National Corpus

1. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'uncomfortable' in Adjectives Frequency: #801

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of uncomfortable in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of uncomfortable in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of uncomfortable in a Sentence

1. Aziz Ansari:

   In September of last year, I met a woman at a party. We exchanged numbers. We texted back and forth and eventually went on a date. We went out to dinner, and afterwards we ended up engaging in sexual activity, which by all indications was completely consensual, the next day, I got a text from her saying that although 'it may have seemed okay,' upon further reflection, she felt uncomfortable. It was true that everything did seem okay to me, so when I heard that it was not the case for her, I was surprised and concerned. I took her words to heart and responded privately after taking the time to process what she had said.I continue to support the movement that is happening in our culture. It is necessary and long overdue.

2. Kelly McGonigal:

   Exercise is a way of practicing being good at stress. It's uncomfortable, but there's also the payoff.

3. Michelle Lee Flores:

   In the event that a costume complaint arises, a company has a tremendous opportunity to make it better quickly … or far worse, say a white person dressed as the convenience store clerk from ‘ The Simpsons ’ and was speaking in an Indian accent all day. A fellow coworker goes to HR and says she feels uncomfortable. If that person is quickly dismissed... that employee is likely to feel even angrier and who knows what could happen.

4. Manigault Newman:

   There were a lot of things that I observed, as the only African American woman in this White House, I have seen things that have made me uncomfortable, that have upset me and affected me deeply and emotionally. When I can tell my story, it is a profound story that I know the world will want to hear.

5. Johnny Galecki:

   And it was probably most uncomfortable only to me because obviously ‘Big Bang’ is my home and my family. But I probably wouldn’t have been on ‘Big Bang’ if it hadn’t been for ‘Roseanne.’ So there were just the politics to be considerate about, but everyone was very supportive.

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