B2adverbemotionspsychology
US/ʌnˈkʌm.fər.tə.bli/
UK/ʌnˈkʌm.fə.tə.bli/
in a way that makes you feel physically uncomfortable, embarrassed or worried
In context
He shifted uncomfortably in his chair while the manager spoke.
The room was uncomfortably hot, so we opened every window.
She laughed uncomfortably and quickly changed the subject of the conversation.
Words that go with uncomfortably
verb + adverb
- shift uncomfortablyThe students shifted uncomfortably when the teacher asked the question.
- sit uncomfortablyHe sat uncomfortably on the hard wooden bench.
- laugh uncomfortablyEveryone laughed uncomfortably at his joke.
adverb + adjective
- uncomfortably hotIt was uncomfortably hot on the bus.
- uncomfortably closeA stranger stood uncomfortably close to me.
- uncomfortably awareShe was uncomfortably aware that everyone was staring.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The bed is uncomfortably.Correct: The bed is uncomfortable.