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