uneasy
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for uneasy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Feeling worried, nervous, or not at ease.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use uneasy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
uneasy silence
uneasy truce
feel uneasy
uneasy alliance
Etymology
From Middle English unesy, from un- plus easy; it later merged with the older word uneath, meaning "difficult."
Full origin of uneasy →Frequently asked questions
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.
