uncomfortably
gb/ʌŋkˈʌmfɚtəbli/ us/ʌŋkˈʌmfɚtəbli/
B2
Engelsk
kellemetlenül, kényelmetlenül, zavartan, feszengve
B2
1
Bruksmønster:
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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
The car was uncomfortably full.
Az autó kellemetlenül zsúfolt volt.
This chair is uncomfortably hard.
Ez a szék kellemetlenül kemény.
Vanlig feil:
Learners may use the adjective 'uncomfortable' instead of the adverb: say 'uncomfortably hot' (not 'uncomfortable hot').
Betydning
to an uncomfortable degree
Ordkombinasjoner
uncomfortably close
|uncomfortably hot
|uncomfortably cold
|uncomfortably tight
|uncomfortably loud
|uncomfortably bright
|uncomfortably aware
|uncomfortably near
|uncomfortably crowded
|uncomfortably long
Synonymer
unpleasantly (Emphasizes that it feels unpleasant rather than simply not comfortable.)
|
uneasily (Often focuses more on emotional discomfort than physical discomfort.)
Antonymer
comfortably (To a degree that feels physically or emotionally comfortable.)
|
pleasantly (Suggests the degree feels enjoyable.)
Temaer
daily_life
|emotions
|describing_things
Definisjon
So much that it feels uncomfortable.
To a degree that causes physical discomfort or emotional unease.
B2
2
Bruksmønster:
[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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
I sat uncomfortably on the floor.
Kényelmetlenül ültem a padlón.
Vanlig feil:
Word order: usually after the verb ('sat uncomfortably'), not before it ('uncomfortably sat').
Betydning
in a physically uncomfortable way
Ordkombinasjoner
sit uncomfortably
|sleep uncomfortably
|lie uncomfortably
|shift uncomfortably
|squirm uncomfortably
|fidget uncomfortably
|rest uncomfortably
|perch uncomfortably
Synonymer
restlessly (Suggests frequent movement because of discomfort.)
|
awkwardly (Often focuses on an awkward position rather than pain.)
Antonymer
comfortably (In a physically relaxed, supported way.)
Temaer
daily_life
|body_and_health
Definisjon
In a way that hurts or feels physically bad.
In a way that is not physically comfortable, especially in posture or movement.
B2
3
Bruksmønster:
[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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
He smiled uncomfortably.
Zavartan mosolygott.
Vanlig feil:
Not the same as 'uncomfortable' describing an object; here it describes how someone behaves or reacts.
Betydning
in an awkward, uneasy way
Ordkombinasjoner
smile uncomfortably
|laugh uncomfortably
|chuckle uncomfortably
|pause uncomfortably
|cough uncomfortably
|glance uncomfortably
|clear one's throat uncomfortably
|fall uncomfortably silent
Synonymer
uneasily (More directly signals anxiety or lack of confidence.)
|
awkwardly (Focuses on social clumsiness or embarrassment.)
Antonymer
confidently (Shows ease and self-assurance rather than awkwardness.)
|
relaxedly (Suggests calm ease in a social situation.)
Temaer
emotions
|relationships
|communication
Definisjon
In a way that shows you feel awkward or nervous.
In a way that shows embarrassment, awkwardness, or unease in a social situation.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
uncomfortably
IPA
GB/ʌŋkˈʌmfɚtəbli/
US/ʌŋkˈʌmfɚtəbli/
Stavelser og trykk
un - com - fort - ably (4 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (com)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
- Base: uncomfortably
- Plural: uncomfortablies
Uttrykk
uncomfortably aware
1/ʌŋkˈʌmfɚtəbli əwˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
aware in an uneasy way
To notice something and feel awkward or worried about it.
Eksempler
- She was uncomfortably aware of how quiet the room had become.
- I became uncomfortably aware that everyone was watching me.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- 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.
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- 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.
Eksempler
- It gets uncomfortably hot in this apartment in the afternoon.
- The bus was crowded and uncomfortably hot.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- 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.
Eksempler
- The drone hovered uncomfortably near the bedroom window.
- The fire line was uncomfortably near the houses by nightfall.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- The dog came uncomfortably near my food.
uncomfortably silent
1/ʌŋkˈʌmfɚtəbli sˈaɪlənt/
fixed phrase
silence that feels awkward
So quiet that it feels awkward.
Eksempler
- The table went uncomfortably silent after his comment.
- The room was uncomfortably silent as they waited for the results.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- 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.
Eksempler
- The new shoes were uncomfortably tight across the toes.
- The bandage felt uncomfortably tight after a few hours.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- These jeans are uncomfortably tight.