shuffle uneasily
Frequency: 6.27.2 per million words
to move about in a restless or awkward way, showing unease
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Examples (20)
- He shuffled uneasily under the intense questioning.
- He began to shuffle uneasily as the interrogation continued.
- The child shuffled uneasily on the small chair, clearly uncomfortable.
- The child shuffled uneasily in his seat, uncomfortable with the attention.
- During the awkward silence, he shuffled uneasily from foot to foot.
- Feeling awkward, she shuffled uneasily from foot to foot.
- She shuffled uneasily when asked about her past mistakes.
- The speaker shuffled uneasily at the podium, sensing the audience's impatience.
- The defendant shuffled uneasily in his seat as the evidence was presented.
- As the rumors spread, the villagers shuffled uneasily in the town square.
- He shuffled uneasily in his boots, wishing he were somewhere else.
- He shuffled uneasily, trying to find a more comfortable position.
- The speaker shuffled uneasily when he realized he had forgotten his notes.
- The defendant shuffled uneasily in the witness box.
- The students shuffled uneasily when the teacher announced a surprise quiz.
- Caught in a lie, he shuffled uneasily and avoided eye contact.
- He shuffled uneasily, trying to avoid eye contact.
- The nervous performer shuffled uneasily backstage before going on stage.
- The old man shuffled uneasily towards the door, his movements slow and uncertain.
- When asked about his whereabouts, he shuffled uneasily.