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uncomfortably
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in a way that causes physical discomfort or a lack of ease
Examples
He sat uncomfortably on the hard, narrow bench.
She lay uncomfortably in bed, tossing and turning all night.
1.1
in a way that reflects emotional unease, such as embarrassment, awkwardness, or self-consciousness
Examples
He laughed uncomfortably at the unexpected question.
I shifted uncomfortably under her intense gaze.
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