uneasy
Uneasy (adj) means feeling worried, nervous, or not at ease. Example: “He felt uneasy walking alone through the empty car park.”
How to Use Uneasy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot comfortable or relaxed — nervous, worried, or awkward.
Word Forms
uneasier comparative, more uneasy comparative, uneasier comparative, uneasiest superlative, most uneasy superlative, uneasiest superlative
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He felt _____ walking alone through the empty car park.
Etymology
From Middle English unesy, from un- plus easy; it later merged with the older word uneath, meaning "difficult."
Rhymes for uneasy
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What does “uneasy” mean?
The word “uneasy” means feeling worried, nervous, or not at ease. In plain terms, not comfortable or relaxed — nervous, worried, or awkward.
How do you pronounce “uneasy”?
“Uneasy” is pronounced uhn-EE-zee (/ʌnˈiːzi/ in IPA).
How do you use “uneasy” in a sentence?
Here is “uneasy” used in a sentence: “He felt uneasy walking alone through the empty car park.”
What part of speech is “uneasy”?
“Uneasy” is an adjective.
Where does the word “uneasy” come from?
The word “uneasy” comes from Middle English. From Middle English unesy, from un- plus easy; it later merged with the older word uneath, meaning "difficult.".
Is “uneasy” a common word?
“Uneasy” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “uneasy” have?
“Uneasy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: feeling worried, nervous, or not at ease.