uncomfortable UK /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bl̩/US /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bl̩/ adjective5 •making someone feel a little pain or worry, so that they cannot relaxThe class squirmed and fidgeted in the uncomfortable new chairs. •Experiencing discomfort physically. •Experiencing discomfort mentally and emotionally. •Uneasy or anxious.Sharing a house with them made me uncomfortable. •Put off or disgusted.It was clear that the film's apparent celebration of psychopathy made many audience members uncomfortable. formsmore uncomfortable · most uncomfortable