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What is another word for Uncomfortable? – 216 Uncomfortable Synonyms

    Need another word for Uncomfortable? Use these synonyms of Uncomfortable from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    awkward uneasy ill-at-ease uncomfortable self-conscious embarrassed nervous anxious apprehensive fearful jittery fidgety restless tense strained stiff formal rigid inflexible tight painful sore aching irritable testy cranky grouchy irascible cantankerous disagreeable unpleasant nasty uncomfortable queasy nauseous sick unwell diseased afflicted troubled distressed worried concerned uncomfortable dissatisfied discontented unhappy miserable wretched dejected despondent disheartened downcast gloomy glum dismal dreary somber mournful sad sorrowful melancholy morose dismal bleak uncomfortable

    Meaning of Uncomfortable

    The primary meaning of "uncomfortable" is feeling or showing discomfort, or not feeling at ease.

    Definitions

    • Causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort
    • * Causing or feeling slight mental or emotional discomfort
    • * Not comfortable or at ease, either physically or mentally

    Etymology of Uncomfortable

    The word "uncomfortable" has its roots in the 16th century, derived from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and "comfortable" from the Old French word "comforter," which is a combination of "com-" (meaning "together") and "fort" (meaning "strong")
    Historically, the term has been used to describe a range of physical and mental states, from mild unease to severe distress

    Example Uses

    • The new shoes made her feel uncomfortable all day
    • * He was uncomfortable with the idea of public speaking
    • * The room was uncomfortable due to the lack of air conditioning

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    comfortable cozy relaxed calm serene peaceful tranquil content satisfied happy pleased delighted thrilled ecstatic euphoric elated relieved easy natural spontaneous effortless smooth pleasant agreeable nice enjoyable pleasant restful soothing gentle mild warm comforting reassuring consoling alleviating mitigating calming pacifying tranquilizing

    Related Nouns

    discomfort unease anxiety fear tension strain stiffness pain sickness disease affliction trouble distress worry concern dissatisfaction discontent unhappiness misery wretchedness dejection despondency disheartenment gloom melancholy moroseness somberness sorrow sadness bleakness dreariness

    Related Verbs

    disturb bother trouble worry concern distress afflict pain sicken diseased irritate annoy vex displease offend upset discomfort unease unnerve frighten intimidate daunt discourage dishearten depress sadden grieve mourn lament

    Related Adjectives

    uncomfortable uneasy ill-at-ease anxious fearful apprehensive tense strained stiff painful sore aching irritable testy cranky grouchy irascible cantankerous disagreeable unpleasant nasty queasy nauseous sick unwell diseased afflicted troubled distressed worried concerned dissatisfied discontented unhappy miserable wretched dejected despondent disheartened downcast gloomy glum dismal dreary somber mournful sad sorrowful melancholy morose