Uncomfortable

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/

Definitions of uncomfortable

adjective causing or feeling unease or awkwardness

Example Sentences

A1 I feel uncomfortable in crowded places.

A2 She looked uncomfortable when asked to speak in front of the class.

B1 The new sofa is uncomfortable to sit on for long periods of time.

B2 I find it uncomfortable to discuss personal matters with strangers.

C1 The tense atmosphere in the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.

C2 He felt uncomfortable with the level of attention he was receiving from his colleagues.

Examples of uncomfortable in a Sentence

formal She felt uncomfortable wearing such formal attire to the casual event.

informal I always feel uncomfortable when I have to speak in front of a large crowd.

slang That party was so awkward, I felt super uncomfortable the whole time.

figurative The tension in the room was so thick, you could cut it with a knife - it was uncomfortable to be around.

Grammatical Forms of uncomfortable

• past tense: felt uncomfortable
• plural: uncomfortables
• comparative: more uncomfortable
• superlative: most uncomfortable
• present tense: feels uncomfortable
• future tense: will feel uncomfortable
• perfect tense: has felt uncomfortable
• continuous tense: is feeling uncomfortable
• singular: uncomfortable
• positive degree: comfortable
• infinitive: to feel uncomfortable
• gerund: feeling uncomfortable
• participle: uncomfortable

Origin and Evolution of uncomfortable

First Known Use: 1750 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'uncomfortable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'comfortable' which comes from the Latin word 'comfortare' meaning 'to strengthen.'

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe physical discomfort, the word 'uncomfortable' has evolved to also encompass emotional and psychological discomfort in modern usage.