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uncomfortably

1 of 1adverb
/ʌnˈkʌmfɚtəbli/
1

in a way that causes physical discomfort or a lack of ease

  • He sat uncomfortably on the hard, narrow bench.
  • She lay uncomfortably in bed, tossing and turning all night.
  • The room was uncomfortably warm and poorly ventilated.
  • They hiked uncomfortably in tight boots that rubbed their heels raw.
  • I stood uncomfortably in line for over an hour with no place to rest.
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