adjective
uncomfortable
Causing or feeling physical discomfort or unease.
This wooden chair feels uncomfortable after a few minutes.
Etymology
Comfortable developed the sense of ease or relief. The negative prefix marks the absence of that ease in the body or feelings.
More examples
- My new shoes are uncomfortable around the toes.
- I feel uncomfortable sitting so close to the heater.
- An extra pillow makes the hospital bed less uncomfortable.
Forms
uncomfortable · more uncomfortable · most uncomfortable
uncomfortably adverb — In a way that causes discomfort.