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Uncomfortable

🔄 Synonyms of "Uncomfortable"

14 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
uneasyRestless; disturbed by pain, anxiety.
wretchedCharacterized by or feeling deep affliction or distress; very miserable.
disquietingnounCausing mental trouble or anguish; upsetting; making uneasy.
discomfitednouncaused to feel self-conscious and uncomfortable
warmverbOf a somewhat high temperature, often but not always connoting that the high temperature is pleasant rather than uncomfortable.
badnounOf low quality.
toughverb(of a material) Strong and resilient; sturdy.
miserablenounIn a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor.
awkwardnounLacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.
painfulCausing pain or distress, either physical or mental.
embarrassedHaving a feeling of shameful discomfort.
irritatingCausing irritation, annoyance or pain.
self-consciousExcessively conscious of one's appearance or behaviour.
comfortlessOf a thing: offering no comfort; uncomforting.

↔️ Antonyms of "Uncomfortable"

Words with the opposite meaning.

WordDefinition
comfortablenounProviding physical comfort and ease; agreeable.
comfy(informal) Comfortable.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Uncomfortable"

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WordDefinition
uneasyRestless; disturbed by pain, anxiety.
ill at easeUncomfortable.
embarrassedHaving a feeling of shameful discomfort.
disquietingCausing mental trouble or anguish; upsetting; making uneasy.
miserableIn a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor.
wretchedCharacterized by or feeling deep affliction or distress; very miserable.
badOf low quality.
irritatingCausing irritation, annoyance or pain.
comfortlessOf a thing: offering no comfort; uncomforting.
painfulCausing pain or distress, either physical or mental.
tough(of a material) Strong and resilient; sturdy.
self-consciousExcessively conscious of one's appearance or behaviour.
awkwardLacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.
warmOf a somewhat high temperature, often but not always connoting that the high temperature is pleasant rather than uncomfortable.
discomfitedcaused to feel self-conscious and uncomfortable
awfulVery bad.
embarrassingCausing embarrassment; leading to a feeling of uncomfortable shame or self-consciousness.
shyEasily frightened; timid.
disagreeableCausing repugnance; unpleasant to the feelings or senses; displeasing.
unsettlingThat makes one troubled or uneasy; disquieting or distressing.

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