Meaning & use

Uncomfortableness

noun·Everyday

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The state or quality of feeling physical or emotional discomfort.

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There was a palpable uncomfortableness in the room after the announcement.

He tried to hide his uncomfortableness during the awkward interview.

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Less common than 'discomfort,' which is generally preferred in formal writing.

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