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Uncomfortable - translation, pronunciation and examples

uncomfortable
/ʌnˈkʌmfətəb(ə)l/

uncomfortable

🇺🇸 American English
/ʌnˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
🇬🇧 British English
/ʌnˈkʌmfətəb(ə)l/
🇷🇺 Russian
[nʲɪuˈdobnɨj]
Meaning of uncomfortable

causing discomfort

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uncomfortable

When to use uncomfortable

uncomfortable as I walked

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

The backpack strap dug into my shoulder

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

uncomfortable usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

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

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

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

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

The backpack strap dug into my shoulder.

Similar words

uncomfortable

General term covering physical discomfort and social or emotional discomfort.

ill at ease

A phrase meaning socially or emotionally uncomfortable; idiomatic and slightly formal.

inconvenient

Focuses on practical trouble or inconvenience rather than physical discomfort.

awkward

Emphasizes clumsiness, social discomfort, or an awkward physical fit/position.

uneasy

Conveys anxiety or mental discomfort rather than physical awkwardness.

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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.

uncomfortableнеудобный
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

uncomfortable synonyms

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What's the difference between uncomfortable / ill at ease / inconvenient / awkward / uneasy / unpleasant

🇬🇧English
uncomfortable

General term covering physical discomfort and social or emotional discomfort.

B1Very Often

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

Мои туфли неудобные после долгой прогулки в аэропорту.

I
🇬🇧English
ill at ease

A phrase meaning socially or emotionally uncomfortable; idiomatic and slightly formal.

B2Rarely

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

Он выглядел неловко, ожидая в длинной очереди на контроль.

I
🇬🇧English
inconvenient

Focuses on practical trouble or inconvenience rather than physical discomfort.

B1Very Often

The late flight was inconvenient because I missed my connection.

Поздний рейс оказался неудобным, потому что я пропустил стыковку.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes clumsiness, social discomfort, or an awkward physical fit/position.

B2Very Often

It felt awkward sitting in such a crowded boarding area.

Было неловко сидеть в такой переполненной зоне посадки.

🇬🇧English

Conveys anxiety or mental discomfort rather than physical awkwardness.

B2Often

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

Мне было тревожно оставлять сумку без присмотра у выхода на посадку.

U
🇬🇧English
unpleasant

General negative quality; less specific about physical discomfort or social awkwardness.

B1Very Often

The waiting area was unpleasant — too cold and noisy.

Зона ожидания была неприятной: слишком холодно и шумно.

P
🇬🇧English
painful

Specifically indicates physical pain or intense discomfort; stronger than 'uncomfortable'.

B1Very Often

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

Туфли были болезненными и натёрли мне мозоли после полёта.

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How to pronounce uncomfortable and what this word means

uncomfortable translation: неудобный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce uncomfortable

/ʌnˈkʌmfətəb(ə)l/

uncomfortable translation

неудобный

uncomfortable examples

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

uncomfortable transcription

/ʌnˈkʌmfətəb(ə)l/, /ʌnˈkʌmfərtəbəl/

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uncomfortable meaning: what does it mean?

causing discomfort

uncomfortable pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

uncomfortable definition and sentence examples: how is it 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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