WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

	Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web www.wordnet-online.com

Definitions from the Web

Dictionary Term: uncomfortable

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Feeling or causing slight pain, discomfort, or unease.

Sample Sentence:

He wore a pair of shoes that were too tight, making him extremely uncomfortable throughout the day.

Related Products:

Sense 2:

Causing inconvenience or unease; awkward or embarrassing.

Sample Sentence:

Asking personal questions during a job interview can make candidates feel uncomfortable.

Related Products:

Sense 3:

Not physically relaxed; tense or uneasy.

Sample Sentence:

The high-security environment made everyone feel uncomfortable and on edge.

Related Products:

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1:

In a way that causes or displays unease or discomfort.

Sample Sentence:

She sat uncomfortably on the hard wooden chair.

Related Products:

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A feeling of discomfort or unease; a sensation of physical or mental distress.

Sample Sentence:

He could not bear the uncomfortable that arose in his stomach before public speaking.

Related Products: