Causing physical discomfort so that it is hard to relax.
The wooden bench felt uncomfortable after we sat on it for hours.
She shifted in her seat because her new shoes were uncomfortable.
✦ From un- ‘not’ + comfortable, first recorded in the early 18th century.
Feeling uneasy, embarrassed, or anxious in a situation.
I felt uncomfortable talking about money in front of strangers.
The long silence made everyone at the table uncomfortable.
✦ From un- ‘not’ + comfortable; the sense of emotional unease developed in the 19th century.
