Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Feeling physical or emotional unease, often due to an adverse situation or environment
Uncomfortable
/ʌnˈkʌmftəbəl/Synonyms:
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Examples:
His nice kind face looked uncomfortable.
He left, feeling more uncomfortable than ever in his life before.
I try to keep my eyes down, feeling wildly uncomfortable.
Etymology:
The term uncomfortable emerges from Middle English, using the prefix un- (not) and comfortable, which derives from the Latin confortare, meaning to strengthen greatly. It has been in use since the late 15th century.
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