uncomfortably

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière qui provoque ou est ressentie comme un inconfort physique ou moral ». Décrit des actions, situations ou états qui sont gênants, inquiétants ou désagréables.

An adverb meaning "in a way that causes or feels physical or mental discomfort." It describes actions, situations, or states that are awkward, uneasy, or not pleasant.

1. In a physically uneasy mannerB1formal

   In a way that causes physical discomfort or lack of ease.

   de manière inconfortable (physique)

   • He sat uncomfortably on the hard wooden chair.
   • The tight shoes made her walk uncomfortably.
   • She shifted uncomfortably in her seat during the long flight.

   Synonymesawkwardlypainfullyrestlesslyuneasily

   Antonymescomfortablyeasily

2. In an emotionally awkward mannerB1formal

   In a way that causes mental or social unease, awkwardness, or embarrassment.

   de manière embarrassante

   • He laughed uncomfortably when the joke fell flat.
   • She looked away uncomfortably during the tense conversation.
   • The silence stretched uncomfortably between them.

   Synonymesawkwardlydisconcertinglyembarrassinglyself-consciouslyuneasily

   Antonymescomfortablyeasily