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.