uncomfortably
gb/ʌŋkˈʌmfɚtəbli/ us/ʌŋkˈʌmfɚtəbli/
B2
Inglês
Aceções
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adverb
B2
quantity
1
to an uncomfortable degree
So much that it feels uncomfortable.
Padrão de uso:
uncomfortably + [adjective/adverb] (e.g., uncomfortably hot, uncomfortably close)
Erro comum:
Learners may use the adjective 'uncomfortable' instead of the adverb: say 'uncomfortably hot' (not 'uncomfortable hot').
Sinónimos
unpleasantly (Emphasizes that it feels unpleasant rather than simply not comfortable.)
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uneasily (Often focuses more on emotional discomfort than physical discomfort.)
Antónimos
comfortably (To a degree that feels physically or emotionally comfortable.)
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pleasantly (Suggests the degree feels enjoyable.)
Colocações
uncomfortably close
|uncomfortably hot
|uncomfortably cold
|uncomfortably tight
|uncomfortably loud
|uncomfortably bright
|uncomfortably aware
|uncomfortably near
|uncomfortably crowded
|uncomfortably long
Temas
daily_life
|emotions
|describing_things
Exemplos
- It was uncomfortably hot in the meeting room.
- She stood uncomfortably close to the edge of the platform.
- The question made him uncomfortably aware of his mistake.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The car was uncomfortably full.
- This chair is uncomfortably hard.
adverb
B2
property
2
in a physically uncomfortable way
In a way that hurts or feels physically bad.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] + [sit/lie/sleep/shift] uncomfortably
Erro comum:
Word order: usually after the verb ('sat uncomfortably'), not before it ('uncomfortably sat').
Sinónimos
restlessly (Suggests frequent movement because of discomfort.)
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awkwardly (Often focuses on an awkward position rather than pain.)
Antónimos
comfortably (In a physically relaxed, supported way.)
Colocações
sit uncomfortably
|sleep uncomfortably
|lie uncomfortably
|shift uncomfortably
|squirm uncomfortably
|fidget uncomfortably
|rest uncomfortably
|perch uncomfortably
Temas
daily_life
|body_and_health
Exemplos
- He sat uncomfortably on the narrow bench.
- I slept uncomfortably on the sofa and woke up with a stiff neck.
- She shifted uncomfortably as the bandage pulled against her skin.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I sat uncomfortably on the floor.
adverb
B2
state
3
in an awkward, uneasy way
In a way that shows you feel awkward or nervous.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] + [smile/laugh/clear their throat/pause] uncomfortably
Erro comum:
Not the same as 'uncomfortable' describing an object; here it describes how someone behaves or reacts.
Sinónimos
uneasily (More directly signals anxiety or lack of confidence.)
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awkwardly (Focuses on social clumsiness or embarrassment.)
Antónimos
confidently (Shows ease and self-assurance rather than awkwardness.)
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relaxedly (Suggests calm ease in a social situation.)
Colocações
smile uncomfortably
|laugh uncomfortably
|chuckle uncomfortably
|pause uncomfortably
|cough uncomfortably
|glance uncomfortably
|clear one's throat uncomfortably
|fall uncomfortably silent
Temas
emotions
|relationships
|communication
Exemplos
- She smiled uncomfortably when her name was mentioned.
- He laughed uncomfortably and changed the subject.
- There was a pause, and then the group moved on uncomfortably.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He smiled uncomfortably.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
uncomfortably
IPA
GB/ʌŋkˈʌmfɚtəbli/
US/ʌŋkˈʌmfɚtəbli/
Sílabas e acento
un - com - fort - ably (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (com)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: uncomfortably
- Plural: uncomfortablies
Expressões
uncomfortably aware
1/ʌŋkˈʌmfɚtəbli əwˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
aware in an uneasy way
To notice something and feel awkward or worried about it.
Exemplos
- She was uncomfortably aware of how quiet the room had become.
- I became uncomfortably aware that everyone was watching me.
uncomfortably close
1/ʌŋkˈʌmfɚtəbli klˈoʊs/
fixed phrase
too close for comfort
Too close, so it feels unpleasant or worrying.
Exemplos
- 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.
uncomfortably hot
1/ʌŋkˈʌmfɚtəbli hˈɑt/
fixed phrase
too hot to feel comfortable
So hot that you don’t feel comfortable.
Exemplos
- It gets uncomfortably hot in this apartment in the afternoon.
- The bus was crowded and uncomfortably hot.
uncomfortably near
1/ʌŋkˈʌmfɚtəbli nˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
worryingly close in distance
Very close in a way that feels unsafe or unpleasant.
Exemplos
- The drone hovered uncomfortably near the bedroom window.
- The fire line was uncomfortably near the houses by nightfall.
uncomfortably silent
1/ʌŋkˈʌmfɚtəbli sˈaɪlənt/
fixed phrase
silence that feels awkward
So quiet that it feels awkward.
Exemplos
- The table went uncomfortably silent after his comment.
- The room was uncomfortably silent as they waited for the results.
uncomfortably tight
1/ʌŋkˈʌmfɚtəbli tˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
too tight to feel comfortable
Too tight, so it hurts or feels bad.
Exemplos
- The new shoes were uncomfortably tight across the toes.
- The bandage felt uncomfortably tight after a few hours.