Collocations for "uncomfortable"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "uncomfortable" in context.
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uncomfortable
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- an uncomfortable [seat, chair, sofa]
- this [seat] is [too, really] uncomfortable (for me)
- an uncomfortable [stance, position, posture]
- was an uncomfortable [ride, journey, flight]
- is uncomfortable to [wear, sit in, use, hold]
- feel uncomfortable in [this shirt, these clothes, these shoes, this dress]
- had an uncomfortable [conversation, meeting] with
- felt uncomfortable with the [work, project, task]
- am uncomfortable with [how, how many, where, what, who]
- is uncomfortable with the idea (of)
- this is an uncomfortable situation (to be in)
- asking uncomfortable questions
- feels uncomfortable around [strangers, adults, girls]
- felt (very) uncomfortable [talking to, using, asking, going]
- well, this is uncomfortable
- [this, things] just got uncomfortable
- was put in an uncomfortable [spot, situation, position] (when)
- [caused, generated] an uncomfortable feeling
- his [presence, staring, pacing about] made me feel uncomfortable
'uncomfortable' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):