Uncomfortably Meaning in English
word · lemma: uncomfortable
ənˈkəmftəbɫi
uhn-KUHMF-tuh-blee
ʌnkˈʌmftəbli
un-KUHMF-tuh-blee
Definition
In a way that causes discomfort, uneasiness, or a lack of physical or emotional comfort.
Usage & Nuances
Typically used as an adverb to describe actions, feelings, or positions that make someone uneasy physically or emotionally. Commonly paired with verbs like 'shift', 'sit', or 'laugh'. Not usually used to describe objects—use 'uncomfortable' as an adjective for that.
Spanish: incómodamente - de forma incómodaPortuguese (BR): desconfortavelmente - de forma desconfortávelPortuguese (PT): desconfortavelmente - de forma desconfortávelChinese (Simplified): 不舒服地 - 令人不自在地Chinese (Traditional): 不舒服地 - 令人不自在地Hindi: असहज रूप सेArabic: بشكل غير مريح - بطريقة مزعجةBengali: অস্বস্তিকরভাবেRussian: неловко - некомфортноJapanese: 不快に - 居心地悪そうにVietnamese: một cách khó chịuKorean: 불편하게Turkish: rahatsız bir şekildeUrdu: بے آرامی سے - بے سکونی سےIndonesian: dengan tidak nyaman
Example Sentences
She shifted uncomfortably in her chair.
basic
He laughed uncomfortably at the joke.
basic
It's uncomfortably hot in here.
basic
She stood uncomfortably close to the door, ready to leave.
natural
They exchanged uncomfortably long glances during the meeting.
natural
Things got uncomfortably quiet after his comment.
natural