discomfortable

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //dɪsˈkʌmfərtəbəl//

KK: /dɪsˈkʌmfərtəbəl/

adjective

Definition

Causing a feeling of unease or discomfort; not providing comfort.

Example

The discomfortable chair made it hard for me to relax during the meeting.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Comparative: more discomfortable

Superlative: most discomfortable

Conversation

I felt really discomfortable during that meeting yesterday.

Yeah, I noticed you seemed a bit off.

It was just the atmosphere; it made everyone feel discomfortable.

I agree, sometimes those situations can be really awkward.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

unpleasant

distressing

awkward

Antonyms

comfortable

pleasant

easy

Root Explanation

Discomfortable → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "comfortable" (from Latin "comfortare", meaning to strengthen or support). The word "discomfortable" means to be in a state of discomfort or lacking comfort, suggesting a removal of support or ease.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'comfortable' meaning 'support' — so discomfortable means lacking support or comfort.

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