uncomfortably
gb/ʌŋkˈʌmfɚtəbli/ us/ʌŋkˈʌmfɚtəbli/
B2
Inglese
kellemetlenül, kényelmetlenül, zavartan, feszengve
B2
1
Schema d'uso:
uncomfortably + [adjective/adverb] (e.g., uncomfortably hot, uncomfortably close)
It was uncomfortably hot in the meeting room.
A tárgyalóban kellemetlenül meleg volt.
She stood uncomfortably close to the edge of the platform.
Kellemetlenül közel állt a peron széléhez.
The question made him uncomfortably aware of his mistake.
Esempi per chi studia
The car was uncomfortably full.
Az autó kellemetlenül zsúfolt volt.
This chair is uncomfortably hard.
Ez a szék kellemetlenül kemény.
Errore comune:
Learners may use the adjective 'uncomfortable' instead of the adverb: say 'uncomfortably hot' (not 'uncomfortable hot').
Significato
to an uncomfortable degree
Collocazioni
uncomfortably close
|uncomfortably hot
|uncomfortably cold
|uncomfortably tight
|uncomfortably loud
|uncomfortably bright
|uncomfortably aware
|uncomfortably near
|uncomfortably crowded
|uncomfortably long
Sinonimi
unpleasantly (Emphasizes that it feels unpleasant rather than simply not comfortable.)
|
uneasily (Often focuses more on emotional discomfort than physical discomfort.)
Contrari
comfortably (To a degree that feels physically or emotionally comfortable.)
|
pleasantly (Suggests the degree feels enjoyable.)
Temi
daily_life
|emotions
|describing_things
Definizione
So much that it feels uncomfortable.
To a degree that causes physical discomfort or emotional unease.
B2
2
Schema d'uso:
[someone] + [sit/lie/sleep/shift] uncomfortably
He sat uncomfortably on the narrow bench.
Kényelmetlenül ült a keskeny padon.
I slept uncomfortably on the sofa and woke up with a stiff neck.
Kényelmetlenül aludtam a kanapén, és úgy ébredtem, hogy beállt a nyakam.
She shifted uncomfortably as the bandage pulled against her skin.
Esempi per chi studia
I sat uncomfortably on the floor.
Kényelmetlenül ültem a padlón.
Errore comune:
Word order: usually after the verb ('sat uncomfortably'), not before it ('uncomfortably sat').
Significato
in a physically uncomfortable way
Collocazioni
sit uncomfortably
|sleep uncomfortably
|lie uncomfortably
|shift uncomfortably
|squirm uncomfortably
|fidget uncomfortably
|rest uncomfortably
|perch uncomfortably
Sinonimi
restlessly (Suggests frequent movement because of discomfort.)
|
awkwardly (Often focuses on an awkward position rather than pain.)
Contrari
comfortably (In a physically relaxed, supported way.)
Temi
daily_life
|body_and_health
Definizione
In a way that hurts or feels physically bad.
In a way that is not physically comfortable, especially in posture or movement.
B2
3
Schema d'uso:
[someone] + [smile/laugh/clear their throat/pause] uncomfortably
She smiled uncomfortably when her name was mentioned.
Zavartan mosolygott, amikor megemlítették a nevét.
He laughed uncomfortably and changed the subject.
Zavartan felnevetett, aztán témát váltott.
There was a pause, and then the group moved on uncomfortably.
Esempi per chi studia
He smiled uncomfortably.
Zavartan mosolygott.
Errore comune:
Not the same as 'uncomfortable' describing an object; here it describes how someone behaves or reacts.
Significato
in an awkward, uneasy way
Collocazioni
smile uncomfortably
|laugh uncomfortably
|chuckle uncomfortably
|pause uncomfortably
|cough uncomfortably
|glance uncomfortably
|clear one's throat uncomfortably
|fall uncomfortably silent
Sinonimi
uneasily (More directly signals anxiety or lack of confidence.)
|
awkwardly (Focuses on social clumsiness or embarrassment.)
Contrari
confidently (Shows ease and self-assurance rather than awkwardness.)
|
relaxedly (Suggests calm ease in a social situation.)
Temi
emotions
|relationships
|communication
Definizione
In a way that shows you feel awkward or nervous.
In a way that shows embarrassment, awkwardness, or unease in a social situation.
Grammatica
Forma base
uncomfortably
IPA
GB/ʌŋkˈʌmfɚtəbli/
US/ʌŋkˈʌmfɚtəbli/
Sillabe e accento
un - com - fort - ably (4 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (com)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: uncomfortably
- Plural: uncomfortablies
Espressioni
uncomfortably aware
1/ʌŋkˈʌmfɚtəbli əwˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
aware in an uneasy way
To notice something and feel awkward or worried about it.
Esempi
- She was uncomfortably aware of how quiet the room had become.
- I became uncomfortably aware that everyone was watching me.
Esempi per chi studia
- I was uncomfortably aware of my mistake.
uncomfortably close
1/ʌŋkˈʌmfɚtəbli klˈoʊs/
fixed phrase
too close for comfort
Too close, so it feels unpleasant or worrying.
Esempi
- The stranger stood uncomfortably close to her on the train.
- The deadline is uncomfortably close now.
- Their views are uncomfortably close to what the company officially denies.
Esempi per chi studia
- He was standing uncomfortably close to me.
uncomfortably hot
1/ʌŋkˈʌmfɚtəbli hˈɑt/
fixed phrase
too hot to feel comfortable
So hot that you don’t feel comfortable.
Esempi
- It gets uncomfortably hot in this apartment in the afternoon.
- The bus was crowded and uncomfortably hot.
Esempi per chi studia
- It is uncomfortably hot today.
uncomfortably near
1/ʌŋkˈʌmfɚtəbli nˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
worryingly close in distance
Very close in a way that feels unsafe or unpleasant.
Esempi
- The drone hovered uncomfortably near the bedroom window.
- The fire line was uncomfortably near the houses by nightfall.
Esempi per chi studia
- The dog came uncomfortably near my food.
uncomfortably silent
1/ʌŋkˈʌmfɚtəbli sˈaɪlənt/
fixed phrase
silence that feels awkward
So quiet that it feels awkward.
Esempi
- The table went uncomfortably silent after his comment.
- The room was uncomfortably silent as they waited for the results.
Esempi per chi studia
- After that question, everyone was uncomfortably silent.
uncomfortably tight
1/ʌŋkˈʌmfɚtəbli tˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
too tight to feel comfortable
Too tight, so it hurts or feels bad.
Esempi
- The new shoes were uncomfortably tight across the toes.
- The bandage felt uncomfortably tight after a few hours.
Esempi per chi studia
- These jeans are uncomfortably tight.