Uncomfortability Meaning and Definition
Uncomfortability
Pronunciation
/ʌnkəmˈfɛtəbɪlɪti/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A state of feeling anxious, uneasy, or ill at ease, often due to external circumstances or internal conflicts.
Examples
- The long wait in line left us all feeling uncomfortable.
- The surprise party caused me to feel uncomfortable in front of my friends.
Synonyms
- Discomfort
- Unease
Antonyms
- Comfort
- Serenity
Etymology
The word “uncomfortability” is derived from the Latin words “in” meaning “not” and “comfo” meaning “comfort”, with the suffix “-ability” indicating a state or quality.
Usage Notes
Use “uncomfortability” to describe a feeling of anxiety or unease that is often due to external circumstances, such as a crowded or noisy environment, or internal conflicts, such as self-doubt or uncertainty.
Cultural References
- Films: “The Breakfast Club” (1985), “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” (1982)
- Literature: “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald, “The Stranger” by Albert Camus
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- Get out of your comfort zone
- You’re making me uncomfortable
Related Words or Phrases
- Discomfort
- Anxiety
- Sensitivity
Collocations
- felt uncomfortable about it
- causing discomfort to others
Frequency of Use
The word “uncomfortability” is relatively uncommon in everyday language, but it has been increasingly used in recent years to describe the growing sense of unease and anxiety in modern society.
Common Misspellings
- uncomfotability
- uncomfterbility