uncomfortably
Uncomfortably (adv) means In a way that causes discomfort or unease. Example: “The room was uncomfortably hot by midday.”
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In a way that causes discomfort or unease.
"The room was uncomfortably hot by midday."
"He shifted uncomfortably in his seat during the interview."
How to use uncomfortably
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes doing or feeling something in an uncomfortable way.
Common pairings
uncomfortably hot
uncomfortably close
shift uncomfortably
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more uncomfortably
- Superlative
- most uncomfortably
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The room was _____ hot by midday.
Etymology
From uncomfortable + -ly.
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Rhymes for uncomfortably
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Frequently asked questions
What does “uncomfortably” mean?
The word “uncomfortably” means in a way that causes discomfort or unease. In plain terms, describes doing or feeling something in an uncomfortable way.
How do you use “uncomfortably” in a sentence?
Here is “uncomfortably” used in a sentence: “The room was uncomfortably hot by midday.”
What is the opposite of “uncomfortably”?
The opposite of “uncomfortably” — its antonyms — is comfortably.
What part of speech is “uncomfortably”?
“Uncomfortably” is an adverb.
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