uncomfortable
BrE /ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/ AmE /ʌnˈkʌmf.tər.bəl/
adjective en → es
feeling physically uncomfortable or uneasy, often because of pain or illness
incómodo, desagradable (físicamente)
- feel uncomfortable
Collocations uncomfortable shoes · an uncomfortable position
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She felt uncomfortable in the tight shoes.
Ella se sintió incómoda en los zapatos ajustados.
feeling uneasy or anxious in a social situation, often because of embarrassment or shyness
inconveniente, incómodo (socialmente)
- feel uncomfortable about something
Collocations uncomfortable silence · an uncomfortable situation
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He felt uncomfortable talking to his boss.
Se sintió incómodo hablando con su jefe.
causing disapproval or criticism, often because of moral reasons
inapropiado, incómodo (moralmente)
- be uncomfortable about something
Collocations uncomfortable questions · an uncomfortable truth
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The news was uncomfortable for the government.
Las noticias fueron incómodas para el gobierno.