Uncomfortably

adv

adv ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In an uncomfortable manner.

    "Everyone else shifted uncomfortably as this guy continued his derisive laughter and proclaimed my quest the most idiotic thing he'd heard in his life."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in physical discomfort wordnet

Example

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"Tom shifted uncomfortably in his seat."

Etymology

From uncomfortable + -ly or un- + comfortably.

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