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View usage for: (ʌniːzi) 1. adjectiveIf you are uneasy, you feel anxious, afraid, or embarrassed, because you think that something is wrong or that there is danger. He said nothing but gave me a sly grin that made me feel terribly uneasy. He looked uneasy and refused to answer questions. I had an uneasy feeling that he was going to spoil it. Synonyms: anxious, worried, troubled, upset More Synonyms of uneasy uneasily (ʌniːzɪli) adverb [usually ADVERB after verb, oft ADVERB adjective] Meg shifted uneasily on her chair. He laughed uneasily. 'Well,' she said a little uneasily, 'what is it?'. He was uneasily aware of another watcher in the bushes. uneasiness uncountable noun With a small degree of uneasiness, he pushed it open and stuck his head inside. 2. adjectiveIf you are uneasy about doing something, you are not sure that it is correct or wise. Richard was uneasy about how best to approach his elderly mother. [+ about] Scientists feel uneasy about giving a positive answer. uneasiness uncountable noun I felt a great uneasiness about meeting her again. [+ about] Synonyms: anxiety, apprehension, misgiving, worry More Synonyms of uneasy 3. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]If you describe a situation or relationship as uneasy, you mean that the situation is not settled and may not last. [journalism] An uneasy calm has settled over the city. The uneasy alliance between these two men offered a glimmer of hope. There is an uneasy relationship between us and the politicians. Synonyms: precarious, strained, uncomfortable, tense More Synonyms of uneasy uneasily adverb [usually ADVERB after verb, oft ADVERB adjective] Democracy and entrepreneurial flair often sit uneasily together. The people have always co-existed uneasily since their country came into being. ...a country whose component parts fit uneasily together. 4. adjectiveIf you describe a book or music as uneasy, you are critical of it because it is difficult to read or listen to. [journalism, disapproval] These ballads are deeply uneasy listening, and compelling for that reason. This is an uneasy travel book. ...an uneasy mix of thudding bass, drums and screaming guitar. Synonyms: disturbing, upsetting, disquieting, worrying More Synonyms of uneasy uneasy in British English (ʌnˈiːzɪ) adjective1. (of a person) anxious; apprehensive 2. (of a condition) precarious; uncomfortable an uneasy truce 3. (of a thought, etc) disturbing; disquieting Derived forms unease (unˈease) noun uneasily (unˈeasily) adverb uneasiness (unˈeasiness) noun uneasy in American English (ʌnˈizi) adjectiveWord forms: unˈeasier or unˈeasiest1. having, showing, or allowing no ease of body or mind; uncomfortable 3. disturbed by anxiety or apprehension; restless; unsettled; perturbed Derived forms uneasily (unˈeasily) adverb uneasiness (unˈeasiness) noun Examples of 'uneasy' in a sentenceuneasy British English: uneasy ADJECTIVE If you are uneasy, you feel anxious, afraid, or embarrassed, because you think that something is wrong or that there is danger. He said nothing but gave me a sly grin that made me feel terribly uneasy. - American English: uneasy
- Brazilian Portuguese: preocupado
- Chinese: 不安的
- European Spanish: intranquilo
- French: mal à l'aiseN
- German: unruhig
- Italian: a disagio
- Japanese: 不安な
- Korean: 불안한
- European Portuguese: preocupado
- Latin American Spanish: intranquilo
Chinese translation of 'uneasy' adj - (= worried) [person, feeling]
不安的 (bù'ān de) - (= fragile) [peace, truce, relationship]
令人不安的 (lìng rén bù'ān de) to be uneasy about sth 为(為)某事忧(憂)虑(慮) (wèi mǒushì yōulǜ)
Definition (of a person) anxious or apprehensive He looked uneasy and refused to answer questions. Synonyms wired (slang) impatient twitchy (informal) like a fish out of water antsy (informal) discomposed Opposites relaxed , comfortable , calm , at ease , tranquil , unfazed (informal) , unperturbed , unruffled , unflustered Definition (of a condition) precarious or insecure An uneasy calm has settled over the city. Definition (of a thought or feeling) disquieting This is an uneasy book. Synonyms upsetting worrying troubling bothering dismaying Additional synonymsShe seemed agitated about something. Synonyms upset, worried, troubled, disturbed, shaken, excited, alarmed, nervous, anxious, distressed, rattled (informal), distracted, uneasy, unsettled, worked up, ruffled, unnerved, disconcerted, disquieted, edgy, flustered, perturbed, on edge, fazed, ill at ease, hot under the collar (informal), in a flap (informal), hot and bothered (informal), antsy (informal), angsty, all of a flutter (informal), discomposed, flapping (informal) Definition fearful or anxious about the future People are still terribly apprehensive about the future. Synonyms anxious, concerned, worried, afraid, alarmed, nervous, suspicious, doubtful, uneasy, fearful, disquieted, foreboding, twitchy (informal), mistrustful, antsy (informal) Definition embarrassed He was rather awkward with his godson. Synonyms embarrassed, nervous, uncomfortable, uneasy, self-consciousAdditional synonymsHe found her letter disquieting. Synonyms worrying, troubling, upsetting, disturbing, distressing, annoying, irritating, unsettling, harrowing, unnerving, disconcerting, vexing, perturbing, bothersomeDefinition emotionally upset, troubled, or maladjusted I was disturbed to find out that the dog was missing. Synonyms worried, concerned, troubled, upset, bothered, nervous, anxious, uneasy, agitated, disquieted, apprehensive, antsy (informal), angsty (informal) Definition nervous, irritable, or anxious She was nervous and edgy, waiting for the phone to ring. Synonyms nervous, wired (slang), anxious, tense, irritable, touchy, uptight (informal), on edge, nervy (British, informal), ill at ease, restive, twitchy (informal), irascible, tetchy, chippy (informal), on tenterhooks, keyed up, antsy (informal), on pins and needles, adrenalized Definition unable to relax He seemed ill at ease in my company. Synonyms uncomfortable, nervous, tense, strange, wired (slang), disturbed, anxious, awkward, uneasy, unsettled, faltering, unsure, restless, out of place, self-conscious, hesitant, disquieted, edgy, on edge, twitchy (informal), on tenterhooks, fidgety, unquiet, like a fish out of water, antsy (informal), unrelaxed, on pins and needles (informal) Definition unstable or shaky low-paid, insecure jobs Synonyms unreliable, unstable, unsafe, precarious, unsteady, unsoundDefinition nervous Investors have become jittery about the country's economy. Synonyms nervous, anxious, jumpy, twitchy (informal), wired (slang), trembling, shaky, agitated, quivering, hyper (informal), fidgety, antsy (informal) Definition apprehensive or worried I get very nervous when I'm in the house alone at night. Synonyms apprehensive, anxious, uneasy, edgy, worried, wired (slang), tense, fearful, shaky, hysterical, agitated, ruffled, timid, hyper (informal), jittery (informal), uptight (informal), flustered, on edge, excitable, nervy (British, informal), jumpy, twitchy (informal), fidgety, timorous (literary), highly strung, antsy (informal), toey (Australian, slang), hesitant, adrenalized Definition nervous and irritable Ever since their arrival she had felt on edge. Synonyms tense, excited, wired (slang), nervous, eager, impatient, irritable, apprehensive, edgy, uptight (informal), ill at ease, twitchy (informal), tetchy, on tenterhooks, keyed up, antsy (informal), adrenalized He was not perturbed at the prospect of a police officer coming to call. Synonyms disturbed, worried, troubled, shaken, upset, alarmed, nervous, anxious, uncomfortable, uneasy, fearful, restless, flurried, agitated, disconcerted, disquieted, flustered, ill at ease, antsy (informal) Definition restless or uneasy The audience grew restive. Synonyms restless, nervous, uneasy, impatient, agitated, unruly, edgy, jittery (informal), recalcitrant, on edge, fractious, ill at ease, jumpy, fretful, fidgety, refractory, unquiet, antsy (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition unable to stay still or quiet My father seemed very restless and excited. Synonyms unsettled, worried, troubled, nervous, disturbed, anxious, uneasy, agitated, unruly, edgy, fidgeting, on edge, ill at ease, restive, jumpy, fitful, fretful, fidgety, unquiet, antsy (informal) Definition weak and unsteady, esp. due to illness or shock Our house will remain on shaky foundations unless the architect sorts out the basement. Synonyms unstable, weak, precarious, tottering, ramshackle, dilapidated, rickety, unsteady, wonky (British, informal) Definition (of an atmosphere, relationship, etc.) not relaxed a period of strained relations Synonyms tense, difficult, uncomfortable, awkward, embarrassed, stiff, uneasy, constrained, self-conscious, unrelaxed Definition the form of a verb that indicates whether the action referred to in the sentence is located in the past, the present, or the future the tense atmosphere of the talks Synonyms strained, uneasy, stressful, fraught (informal), charged, difficult, worrying, exciting, uncomfortable, knife-edge, nail-biting, nerve-rackingShe sounded deeply troubled. Synonyms anxious, concerned, worried, upset, bothered, disturbed, distressed, dismayed, uneasy, unsettled, agitated, disconcerted, apprehensive, perturbed, ill at ease, discomposed Definition causing discomfort or unease The request for money made them feel uncomfortable. Synonyms uneasy, troubled, disturbed, embarrassed, distressed, awkward, out of place, self-conscious, disquieted, ill at ease, discomfited, like a fish out of water Definition causing discomfort or unease There was another long and uncomfortable silence. Synonyms awkward, strained, embarrassing, tense, charged, embarrassed, tickly (informal), unpleasant, uneasy, barro (Australian, slang) Definition disturbed and restless To tell the truth, I'm a bit unsettled tonight. Synonyms restless, tense, uneasy, troubled, shaken, confused, wired (slang), disturbed, anxious, agitated, unnerved, flustered, perturbed, on edge, restive, adrenalized Definition not firmly fixed and likely to wobble or fall a house built on unstable foundations Synonyms insecure, shaky, precarious, unsettled, wobbly, tottering, rickety, unsteady, not fixed Definition emotionally or physically disturbed or distressed She was really upset when her best friend moved halfway across the world. Synonyms distressed, shaken, disturbed, worried, troubled, hurt, bothered, confused, unhappy, gutted (British, informal), put out, dismayed, choked (informal), grieved, frantic, hassled (informal), agitated, ruffled, cut up (informal), disconcerted, disquieted, overwrought, discomposed Additional synonymsDefinition concerned and anxious about things that may happen I'm not worried about the future. Synonyms anxious, concerned, troubled, upset, afraid, bothered, frightened, wired (slang), nervous, disturbed, distressed, tense, distracted, uneasy, fearful, tormented, distraught, apprehensive, perturbed, on edge, ill at ease, overwrought, fretful, hot and bothered, unquiet, antsy (informal) Definition causing concern and anxiety Synonyms disturbing, trying, taxing, difficult, upsetting, alarming, grave, distressing, tricky, unpleasant, dismaying, sticky (informal), traumatic, unsettling, daunting, harassing, troublesome, problematic, harrowing, prickly (informal), disquieting, niggling, thorny, perturbing, worrisome, nerve-wracking, bothersome, vexatious |