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The fact that I had basically gone my entire life without ever even touching a dead body meant that I had a very uncomfortable relationship being in the presence of a dead body.
HOW TO BE BETTER AT DEATH (EP. 450)MARIA KONNIKOVAFEBRUARY 4, 2021FREAKONOMICS
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OCTOBER 26, 1985
WORDS RELATED TO UNCOMFORTABLE
- compromising
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- inopportune
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1 awkward, causing discomfort, cramped, disagreeable, hard, ill-fitting, incommodious, irritating, painful, rough, troublesome
2 awkward, confused, discomfited, disquieted, distressed, disturbed, embarrassed, ill at ease, like a fish out of water, out of place, self-conscious, troubled, uneasy
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2 at ease, at home, comfortable, easy, relaxed, serene, untroubled
English Collins Dictionary — English synonyms & Thesaurus
uncomfortable
1 adj If you are uncomfortable, you are slightly worried or embarrassed, and not relaxed and confident.
usu v-link ADJ, oft ADJ with/about n, ADJ -ing
(=awkward)
The request for money made them feel uncomfortable…, If you are uncomfortable with your counsellor or therapist, you must discuss it…, I feel uncomfortable lying.
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uncomfortably adv usu ADV adj/-ed, also ADV after v
Sandy leaned across the table, his face uncomfortably close to Brad’s…, He smiled uncomfortably.
2 adj Something that is uncomfortable makes you feel slight pain or physical discomfort when you experience it or use it.
oft ADJ to-inf
Wigs are hot and uncomfortable to wear constantly…, …an uncomfortable chair.
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uncomfortably adv ADV adj
The water was uncomfortably cold.
3 adj If you are uncomfortable, you are not physically content and relaxed, and feel slight pain or discomfort.
usu v-link ADJ
I sometimes feel uncomfortable after eating in the evening…, People living or working with smokers can find it uncomfortable to wear contact lenses because the smoke causes irritation.
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uncomfortably adv ADV adj, ADV after v
He felt uncomfortably hot…, He awoke to find himself lying uncomfortably on a pile of firewood.
4 adj You can describe a situation or fact as uncomfortable when it is difficult to deal with and causes problems and worries.
oft it v-link ADJ to-inf, ADJ to-inf
It is uncomfortable to think of our own death, but we need to…, The decree put the president in an uncomfortable position.
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uncomfortable
Synonyms:
cheerless, disagreeable, discontented, dissatisfied, distressed, dreary, forlorn, miserable, wretchedAntonyms:
agreeable, at ease, at rest, cheerful, cheery, comfortable, commodious, contented, convenient, genial, pleasant, satisfactory, satisfied, snug, well-off, well-provided, well-to-do
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uncomfortableadjective
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
«this kind of life can prove disruptive and uncomfortable»; «the uncomfortable truth»; «grew uncomfortable beneath his appraising eye»; «an uncomfortable way of surprising me just when I felt surest»; «the teacher’s presence at the conference made the child very uncomfortable»
Antonyms:
soothing, comfy, homey, homelike, comfortable, easy, homely, comforted, snug, cozy, cosy, homy -
uncomfortableadjective
providing or experiencing physical discomfort
«an uncomfortable chair»; «an uncomfortable day in the hot sun»
Antonyms:
cosy, comforted, comfortable, homey, soothing, comfy, homelike, easy, snug, homely, cozy, homy
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Fred Wallace:
We were naive, we remember feeling uncomfortable, but we felt the promise of buying exactly what we wanted for a good price.
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Ivan Rodriguez:
There are no traffic jams, minibuses are uncomfortable and the drivers treat you badly.
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Devon Broglie:
( iStock) MODERATE DRINKERS STILL AT HIGHER RISK FOR CANCER, EARLY DEATH, ALCOHOL STUDY CLAIMS This decision was reportedly at least partially inspired by a story recently shared by Tahiirah Habibi, the founder of Hue Society, which works to bring diversity to wine culture. Shediscussed her experience taking a two-day exam to become part of the Court of Master Sommeliers with the newspaper. Habibi said she was told to address the instructors as master, which made her uncomfortable due to the historical weight of the title. While she passed the first round, she did not return for the remainder. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP According to The New York Times, Devon Broglie, the chairman of the courts board of directors, said that The Court of Master Sommeliers was learning the ways in which our words might create an unwelcoming environment for our students and candidates. In this instance, it was hearing the story of Tahiirah Habibi that brought so clearly and deeply into focus how hurtful our words can be, however unintentional.
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Andrew Small:
Although Beijing is pragmatic about the power realities in Afghanistan, it has always been uncomfortable with the Taliban’s ideological agenda, the Chinese government fears the inspirational effect of their success in Afghanistan for militancy across the region, including the Pakistani Taliban.
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Vanessa Nakate:
We’ve left our comfort zones to show you that it is time for all of you to leave your comfort zones because it’s the uncomfortable things that we do that will be able to save the planet.
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