uneasy
uhn-EE-zee
Uneasy (adj) means feeling worried, nervous, or not at ease. Example: “He felt uneasy walking alone through the empty car park.”
adj
1
Feeling worried, nervous, or not at ease.
"He felt uneasy walking alone through the empty car park."
"There was an uneasy silence after her comment."
2
Awkward or strained, especially in social situations.
"The two rivals shared an uneasy truce."
How to use uneasy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot comfortable or relaxed — nervous, worried, or awkward.
Common pairings
uneasy silence
uneasy truce
feel uneasy
uneasy alliance
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Word forms
- Comparative
- uneasier, more uneasy
- Superlative
- uneasiest, most uneasy
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Etymology
From Middle English unesy, from un- plus easy; it later merged with the older word uneath, meaning "difficult."
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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.
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