constrangidamente

[kõs.trɐ̃.ʒi.ˈða.mɛ̃.tɨ]

adverb

in an embarrassed or constrained manner; awkwardly

1. in a way that shows discomfort, embarrassment, or constraint

He smiled constrangidamente when asked about his mistake.

Ele sorriu constrangidamente quando perguntaram sobre seu erro.

2. in a manner that is forced or uncomfortable due to social pressure or circumstances

She accepted the invitation constrangidamente, clearly uncomfortable with the situation.

Ela aceitou o convite constrangidamente, claramente desconfortável com a situação.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

constrangidamente

standard usage, commonly understood

Portugal

constrangidamente

standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

ficar constrangido

sentir-se constrangido

com ar constrangido

responder constrangidamente

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