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uncomfortable

/ʌnˈkʌmfərtəbl/
English Definition
adj. causing discomfort or unease
中文释义
不舒服的
Example Sentence

The historian felt uncomfortable presenting his theory without sufficient archival evidence to support the controversial claim.

这位历史学家在没有足够档案证据支持其有争议的主张时,感到很不自在。

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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “uncomfortable”?

  1. A Having achieved a goal or purpose
  2. B Deserving approval and admiration
  3. C Causing discomfort or unease
  4. D Having a serious, important, or useful quality or purpose
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C — Causing discomfort or unease. “uncomfortable” means causing discomfort or unease.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “causing discomfort or unease”?

  1. A successful
  2. B meaningful
  3. C uncomfortable
  4. D praiseworthy
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C — uncomfortable. “uncomfortable” means causing discomfort or unease.

Common questions about “uncomfortable”

What does “uncomfortable” mean?

uncomfortable — causing discomfort or unease. In Chinese: 不舒服的.

How do you pronounce “uncomfortable”?

uncomfortable is pronounced /ʌnˈkʌmfərtəbl/.

How is “uncomfortable” used in a sentence?

The historian felt uncomfortable presenting his theory without sufficient archival evidence to support the controversial claim. (这位历史学家在没有足够档案证据支持其有争议的主张时,感到很不自在。)

What are synonyms for “uncomfortable”?

uneasy, awkward, distressing — all close in meaning to uncomfortable (causing discomfort or unease).

What is the opposite of “uncomfortable”?

comfortable, pleasant — each the opposite of uncomfortable (causing discomfort or unease).

Is “uncomfortable” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. uncomfortable is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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