shift uncomfortably

Frequency: 7.815.1 per million words

move one's body position slightly due to discomfort

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Examples (10)

  • He shifted uncomfortably in his seat as the interrogation continued.
  • She shifted uncomfortably, trying to find a more relaxed position.
  • The child shifted uncomfortably under the teacher's stern gaze.
  • He would often shift uncomfortably when asked personal questions.
  • Having waited for hours, the old man began to shift uncomfortably on the hard bench.
  • The witness shifted uncomfortably when confronted with the evidence.
  • She had been shifting uncomfortably throughout the long, boring meeting.
  • You could see him shift uncomfortably every time the topic came up.
  • He shifted uncomfortably, feeling the weight of their expectations.
  • If you shift uncomfortably, it might be a sign you need a break.