Comfortable vs. Uncomfortable — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Comfortable and Uncomfortable
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Definitions
Comfortable
Providing physical comfort
A comfortable chair.
Uncomfortable
Experiencing physical discomfort.
Comfortable
Free from stress or anxiety; at ease
Not comfortable about the interview.
Uncomfortable
Ill at ease; uneasy.
Comfortable
Producing feelings of ease or security
A comfortable person.
A comfortable evening at home.
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Uncomfortable
Causing anxiety; disquieting.
Comfortable
Sufficient to provide financial security
Comfortable earnings.
Uncomfortable
Not comfortable; causing discomfort.
The class squirmed and fidgeted in the uncomfortable new chairs.
Comfortable
Providing physical comfort and ease; agreeable.
This is the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in.
Uncomfortable
Experiencing discomfort.
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Comfortable
In a state of comfort and content.
What a great guestroom! I'll be quite comfortable here.
Uncomfortable
Uneasy or anxious.
Sharing a house with them made me uncomfortable.
Comfortable
Confident; relaxed; not worried about someone or something.
Uncomfortable
Put off or disgusted.
Comfortable
Amply sufficient, satisfactory.
A comfortable income should suffice to consider oneself rich.
The home team is ahead by a comfortable margin.
Uncomfortable
Feeling discomfort; uneasy; as, to be uncomfortable on account of one's position.
Comfortable
(obsolete) Comforting, providing comfort; consolatory.
Uncomfortable
Causing discomfort; disagreeable; unpleasant; as, an uncomfortable seat or situation.
The most dead, uncomfortable time of the year.
Comfortable
(obsolete) Strong; vigorous; valiant.
Uncomfortable
Conducive to or feeling mental discomfort;
This kind of life can prove disruptive and uncomfortable
The uncomfortable truth
Grew uncomfortable beneath his appraising eye
An uncomfortable way of surprising me just when I felt surest
The teacher's presence at the conference made the child very uncomfortable
Comfortable
(obsolete) Serviceable; helpful.
Uncomfortable
Providing or experiencing physical discomfort;
An uncomfortable chair
An uncomfortable day in the hot sun
Comfortable
(US) A stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed; a comforter.
Comfortable
Strong; vigorous; valiant.
Thy conceit is nearer death than thy powers. For my sake be comfortable; hold death a while at the arm's end.
Comfortable
Serviceable; helpful.
Be comfortable to my mother, your mistress, and make much of her.
Comfortable
Affording or imparting comfort or consolation; able to comfort; cheering; as, a comfortable hope.
A comfortable provision made for their subsistence.
Comfortable
In a condition of comfort; having comforts; not suffering or anxious; hence, contented; cheerful; as, to lead a comfortable life.
My lord leans wondrously to discontent;His comfortable temper has forsook him:He is much out of health.
Comfortable
Free, or comparatively free, from pain or distress; - used of a sick person.
Comfortable
A stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed; a comforter; a comfort.
Comfortable
Providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (`comfy' is informal);
Comfortable clothes
Comfortable suburban houses
Made himself comfortable in an armchair
The antihistamine made her feel more comfortable
Are you comfortable?
Feeling comfy now?
Comfortable
Free from stress or conducive to mental ease; having or affording peace of mind;
Was settled in a comfortable job, one for which he was well prepared
The comfortable thought that nothing could go wrong
Was comfortable in his religious beliefs
She's a comfortable person to be with
She felt comfortable with her fiance's parents
Comfortable
More than adequate;
The home team had a comfortable lead
Comfortable
Sufficient to provide comfort;
A comfortable salary
Comfortable
In fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich;
They were comfortable or even wealthy by some standards
Easy living
A prosperous family
His family is well-situated financially
Well-to-do members of the community
