uncomfortably

Meaning

In a way that causes physical or mental discomfort.

Examples

• He sat uncomfortably on the edge of the sofa.
• The silence in the room grew uncomfortably long.

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkʌmftəbli/

How to Use uncomfortably

uncomfortably + adjective (collocation)

Describes a state of being in a way that causes discomfort. — "The room was uncomfortably cold."

uncomfortably + adverb (collocation)

Intensifies another adverb, indicating a high degree of discomfort. — "He spoke uncomfortably loudly, trying to fill the silence."

uncomfortably + verb (collocation)

Describes an action performed in a manner that causes discomfort. — "She shifted uncomfortably in her seat."

Synonyms of uncomfortably

Words with a similar meaning to uncomfortably:

• awkwardly
• uneasily
• painfully
• disagreeably

Antonyms of uncomfortably

Words with the opposite meaning to uncomfortably:

• comfortably
• pleasantly