uncomfortably (B2)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkʌmftəbli/
Definition
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.
She felt uncomfortably aware of everyone staring at her.
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."
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