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uncomfortable

неудобный

Meaning of uncomfortable

causing discomfort

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EN-UK/ʌnˈkʌmfətəb(ə)l/
EN-US/ʌnˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
RU[nʲɪuˈdobnɨj]
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uncomfortable - неудобный
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uncomfortable with Russian translation

uncomfortable usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

My new boots felt uncomfortable as I walked down the airport jet bridge, so I sat to loosen the laces.

Мои новые ботинки оказались неудобными, когда я шёл по трапу самолёта.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The backpack strap dug into my shoulder.

Это был неудобный ремень рюкзака — он врезался мне в плечо.

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uncomfortable belongs to the topic "Clothing and Footwear". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

uncomfortable
неудобный
shirt
skirt
pants
trousers
jeans
shorts

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Related words worth learning together

uncomfortable
Общий, базовый: физически или психологически неудобный (неудобный стул, неловкое чувство).
ill at ease
Неловко, смущённо: устойчивая фраза для описания социального дискомфорта.
inconvenient
Подчёркивает доставляемые неудобства или помехи (логистическая или практическая проблема).
awkward
Неловкий: чаще про социальную неловкость или неуклюжесть; также про неудобное положение тела или предмет.
uneasy
Тревожный, беспокойный: эмоциональная тревога или беспокойство, не всегда физическая.
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🇬🇧en

Общий, базовый: физически или психологически неудобный (неудобный стул, неловкое чувство).

B1Very Often

My shoes are uncomfortable after the long walk at the airport.

I
🇬🇧en
ill at ease

Неловко, смущённо: устойчивая фраза для описания социального дискомфорта.

B2Rarely

He looked ill at ease waiting in the long security line.

I
🇬🇧en
inconvenient

Подчёркивает доставляемые неудобства или помехи (логистическая или практическая проблема).

B1Very Often

The late flight was inconvenient because I missed my connection.

🇬🇧en

Неловкий: чаще про социальную неловкость или неуклюжесть; также про неудобное положение тела или предмет.

B2Very Often

It felt awkward sitting in such a crowded boarding area.

🇬🇧en

Тревожный, беспокойный: эмоциональная тревога или беспокойство, не всегда физическая.

B2Often

I felt uneasy about leaving my bag unattended at the gate.

U
🇬🇧en
unpleasant

Неприятный: общий негативный оттенок, может быть физическим или моральным.

B1Very Often

The waiting area was unpleasant — too cold and noisy.

painful
🇬🇧en

Болезненный: сильный физический дискомфорт или боль; бывает и эмоциональная боль.

B1Very Often

The shoes were painful and gave me blisters after the flight.

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Questions about this word

What does uncomfortable mean?

causing discomfort

How do you pronounce uncomfortable?

uncomfortable is pronounced as /ʌnˈkʌmfətəb(ə)l/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is uncomfortable used in a sentence?

My new boots felt uncomfortable as I walked down the airport jet bridge, so I sat to loosen the laces. Translation: Мои новые ботинки оказались неудобными, когда я шёл по трапу самолёта.

Is uncomfortable part of At the Airport vocabulary?

Yes, uncomfortable (неудобный) can be learned in the At the Airport topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is uncomfortable part of Clothing and Footwear vocabulary?

Yes, uncomfortable (неудобный) can be learned in the Clothing and Footwear topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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