uncomfortable

Universal Words adjective 1 (of clothes, furniture, etc.) not letting you feel physically comfortable; unpleasant to wear, sit on, etc: uncomfortable shoes * I couldn't sleep because the bed was so uncomfortable. OPPCOMFORTABLE 2 not feeling physically relaxed, warm, etc: I was sitting in an extremely uncomfortable position. * She still finds it uncomfortable to stand without support. OPPCOMFORTABLE 3 anxious, embarrassed or afraid and unable to relax; making you feel like this: He looked distinctly uncomfortable when the subject was mentioned. * There was an uncomfortable silence. OPPCOMFORTABLE 4 unpleasant or difficult to deal with: an uncomfortable truth / fact * I had the uncomfortable feeling that it was my fault. * Her letter was an uncomfortable reminder of responsibilities I preferred to forget about.