uncomfortably

Meanings

• Adjective

  Feeling uneasy, awkward, or ill at ease.

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Antonyms

comfortably

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with uncomfortably
unwieldy , unruly , unjolly , unholy , unwillingly

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Variants

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uncomfortable , uncomfortably

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Etymology

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From uncomfortable + -ly Uncomfortable is formed from uncomfortable, which is from Old French desconfort, from dis- 'apart' + comfort 'comfort'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest word in the English language that rhymes with 'uncomfortably' is 'pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis'.

2. The term 'uncomfortable' was first used in English in the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. discomfort: A feeling of unease, distress, or uneasiness.

2. anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

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Culture

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In literature, 'uncomfortably' is often used to describe characters or situations that are tense or awkward. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', the narrator describes Tom and Daisy Buchanan as being 'uncomfortably conscious of the enormity of their possessions, and unfamiliar with the signs of disapproval.'

How to Memorize "uncomfortably"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where you're in a crowded room and you feel uncomfortable due to various reasons such as social anxiety, body odor, or noise.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'uncomfortable' with feelings of unease, awkwardness, or distress.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Uncomfortable is an Ugly Feeling' to remember the meaning of the word.

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