Uncomfortably: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncomfortably

[ ˌʌnˈkʌmfərtəbli ]

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feeling

In a way that causes physical or emotional discomfort.

Synonyms

awkwardly, nervously, uneasily

Examples of usage

She shifted uncomfortably in her seat.
He laughed uncomfortably at the awkward situation.
The silence stretched out uncomfortably between them.

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manner

In a way that is not comfortable or relaxed.

Synonyms

awkwardly, restlessly, uneasily

Examples of usage

He sat uncomfortably on the hard wooden bench.
She slept uncomfortably on the lumpy mattress.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncomfortably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desconfortavelmente

🇮🇳 असहज रूप से

🇩🇪 unangenehm

🇮🇩 dengan tidak nyaman

🇺🇦 незручно

🇵🇱 niewygodnie

🇯🇵 不快に

🇫🇷 inconfortablement

🇪🇸 incómodamente

🇹🇷 rahatsız bir şekilde

🇰🇷 불편하게

🇸🇦 بشكل غير مريح

🇨🇿 nepohodlně

🇸🇰 nepohodlne

🇨🇳 不舒服地

🇸🇮 neprijetno

🇮🇸 óþægilega

🇰🇿 қолайсыз

🇬🇪 შეურაცხმყოფელად

🇦🇿 narahatlıqla

🇲🇽 incómodamente

Word origin

The word 'uncomfortably' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'comfortable'. The concept of discomfort has been recognized throughout history as a state of physical or emotional unease. The word itself has been in use for centuries, evolving to its current form in the English language to describe situations that cause discomfort or unease.