uncomfortable

Everyday

1. Uncomfortable means not nice for your body, like a hard chair or tight shoes. tree →
2. Uncomfortable also means a bit worried, embarrassed or uneasy. tree →
3. A situation is uncomfortable when it makes people feel awkward. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, clothes, beds and seats can be uncomfortable. In feelings and safety lessons, an uncomfortable or «uh-oh» feeling is a warning sign: if a person, a secret or a touch makes you uncomfortable, you can say no, leave, and tell a trusted adult. Phrases: feel uncomfortable, make someone uncomfortable, an uncomfortable silence.

Examples

• These shoes are uncomfortable; they pinch my toes. tree →
• The long car ride was hot and uncomfortable. tree →
• I felt uncomfortable when everyone stared at me. tree →
• If a secret makes you uncomfortable, tell a grown-up. tree →
• There was an uncomfortable silence after the joke. tree →
• Sitting on the floor for an hour is uncomfortable. tree →
• His questions made her uncomfortable, so she left. tree →
• It's okay to say no if something feels uncomfortable. tree →
• ‘What is it?’ asked Houarn, beginning to feel uncomfortable. tree →

Note

Opposite: comfortable. Spelling: un- + comfort + -able (five syllables, often said «un-COMF-ta-bul»). Adverb: uncomfortably. Feeling uncomfortable is not rude; trust that feeling.