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un·eas·y
uneasy
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- pronunciation:
- uhn
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
inflections: |
uneasier, uneasiest |
definition 1: |
not comfortable physically or mentally; restless; disturbed; insecure.
He was an experienced rider, but he was uneasy on this new horse.I always feel uneasy when I get on an airplane, but I'm fine once we're in the air.The workers were uneasy as they waited to hear the announcement from management.- synonyms:
- anxious, disturbed, ill at ease, nervous, perturbed, troubled, unsettled, worried
- antonyms:
- at ease, calm, comfortable
- similar words:
- agitated, apprehensive, disconcerted, disconcerted, disquieted, edgy, insecure, jumpy, on edge, queasy, restive, restless
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definition 2: |
not confident in manner; constrained; awkward.
He always felt uneasy speaking in front of an audience.- synonyms:
- awkward, ill at ease, uncomfortable
- similar words:
- clumsy, constrained, embarrassed, insecure, queer, self-conscious, stiff, strained, unsure
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definition 3: |
characterized by mental discomfort, awkwardness, or lack of certainty; troubled or uncertain.
An uneasy silence filled the room.After years of fighting, an uneasy truce was finally reached.- synonyms:
- doubtful, dubious, insecure, uncertain
- similar words:
- precarious, queasy, shaky, troubled, unreliable, unsound
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related words: |
afraid, apprehensive, awkward, clammy, fretful, insecure, moody, restless, shy, unsound |
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derivations: |
uneasily (adv.), unease (n.), uneasiness (n.) |
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