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uncomfortably

un·com·fort·a·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uhn-kuhmf-tuh-buh l, -kuhm-fer-tuh-buh l]
    • /ʌnˈkʌmf tə bəl, -ˈkʌm fər tə bəl/
    • /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhn-kuhmf-tuh-buh l, -kuhm-fer-tuh-buh l]
    • /ʌnˈkʌmf tə bəl, -ˈkʌm fər tə bəl/

Definitions of uncomfortably word

  • adjective uncomfortably causing discomfort or distress; painful; irritating. 1
  • adjective uncomfortably in a state of discomfort; uneasy; conscious of stress or strain. 1
  • adverb uncomfortably in a physically unpleasant way 1
  • adverb uncomfortably in an awkward way 1
See all 4 definitions of uncomfortably

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Origin of uncomfortably

First appearance:

before 1585
One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; un-1 + comfortable

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Parts of speech for Uncomfortably

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Uncomfortably

uncomfortably popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

uncomfortably usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for uncomfortably

adverb uncomfortably

  • awkwardly — lacking skill or dexterity. Synonyms: clumsy, inept; unskillful, unhandy, inexpert. Antonyms: deft, adroit, skillful, dexterous; handy.
  • disconcertingly — disturbing to one's composure or self-possession; upsetting, discomfiting.
  • embarrassingly — In an embarrassing manner.
  • woodenly — consisting or made of wood; wood: a wooden ship.
All 4 Synonyms of uncomfortably

Antonyms for uncomfortably

adv uncomfortably

  • comfortably — If you do something comfortably, you do it easily.
  • cozily — snugly warm and comfortable: a cozy little house.
All 2 Antonyms of uncomfortably

Related words

  • bashful

    Someone who is bashful is shy and easily embarrassed.

  • chill

    When you chill something or when it chills, you lower its temperature so that it becomes colder but does not freeze.

  • crowded

    If a place is crowded, it is full of people.

  • embarrass

    Cause (someone) to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.

  • freezing

    (of temperatures) approaching, at, or below the freezing point.

  • humidity

    humid condition; moistness; dampness.
All related words to uncomfortably

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