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uncomfortable place
[/ʌnˈkʌmfərtəbl pleɪs/]
noun phrase
pl: uncomfortable places
lugar desconfortável
1.
A physical location or space that causes physical discomfort or unease
The waiting room was an uncomfortable place with hard chairs.
A sala de espera era um lugar desconfortável com cadeiras duras.
2.
A social or situational context that creates awkwardness or tension
After the argument, family dinners became an uncomfortable place to be.
Depois da discussão, jantares familiares se tornaram um lugar desconfortável para estar.
Synonyms
awkward situation
uneasy environment
unwelcoming space
tense setting
Antonyms
comfortable place
cozy space
welcoming environment
pleasant setting
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
lugar desconfortável
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
lugar desconfortável
Standard usage
São Paulo
lugar desconfortável
Standard usage
Portugal
local incómodo
Portuguese spelling preference using 'incómodo' instead of 'desconfortável'
Related Idioms & Phrases
between a rock and a hard place
in hot water
in the hot seat
uncomfortable in one's own skin
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