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Definition of uncomfortableness

uncomfortableness

/ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bəl.nəs/
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Adverb:uncomfortably
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Adjective:uncomfortable
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uncomfortableness Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The state or quality of feeling physical or mental discomfort, unease, or awkwardness.

Example

"The sudden silence in the room created a palpable sense of uncomfortableness among the guests."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While grammatically valid, 'uncomfortableness' is often considered stylistically awkward in formal writing; the more concise 'discomfort' or 'unease' is generally preferred.

• Rhymes for uncomfortableness

• Nearby Words

uncombed
uncombined
uncomfortable
uncomfortableness
uncomfortably
uncomforted
uncomfy

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uncomfortableness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uncomfortableness
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