Definition Synonyms
Definition of uneasy - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
nervesfeeling anxious or worried about something
- She felt uneasy about the upcoming exam.
2.
bodily comfortcausing discomfort or lack of ease
- The uneasy silence made everyone nervous.
3.
riskRare unstable or precarious situationRare
- The political climate was uneasy after the election.
Expressions with uneasy
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feel guilty about something done or considered
She has an uneasy conscience about lying to her friend.
Origin of uneasy
Old English, un- (not) + eāsiġ (comfortable)
Terms with uneasy included in their meaning
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emotion
feeling uneasy or troubled about problems or what might happen
anxiety
feel anxious or uneasy about something
causing worry
makes people feel worried or uneasy
feelings
feeling uneasy or distressed because of a situation or posture
anxiety
state of feeling anxious or uneasy
emotion
silence that feels awkward or uneasy
emotion
most causing an uneasy feeling
uneasy feeling
nervous about what may happen, expecting trouble
fear or nerves
suddenly become afraid or uneasy
negative feeling
make someone feel uneasy, scared, or uncomfortable
creepy reaction
cause someone to feel uneasy, disgusted or frightened
gut sense
uneasy belief something is true or wrong without proof
emotional reaction
suddenly anxious, uneasy or frightened
emotion
cause anxiety or nervousness that makes someone uneasy
doubt concern
feel uneasy or worried about doing something
emotion
feel uneasy or anxious
emotion
make someone feel guilty or uneasy about something
hurt pride
uneasy shame, upset after disappointment or failure
intolerance
make someone feel sick or uneasy due to garlic sensitivity
uneasy
cause someone to feel uneasy or nervous
emotion
feeling extremely uncomfortable or uneasy
stress feelings
be very uneasy, sometimes with slight trembling
uncomfortable
feeling uneasy in a new place
uncomfortable
feeling uneasy in a new place
Examples of uneasy in a sentence
The uneasy silence made everyone uncomfortable. The uneasy truce didn't last long. His uneasy glance revealed his doubts. The economy remained uneasy amid global tensions. Their relationship was uneasy after the argument.
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- French:inquiet, inconfortable, ...
- German:unbehaglich, unangenehm, ...
- Italian:inquieto, inquietante, ...
- Spanish:inquieto, incómodo, ...
- Portuguese:inquieto, inquietante, ...
- Chinese:不安的, 令人不安的, ...
- Japanese:不安, 不安な, ...
- Arabic:قَلِق, مُقْلِق, ...
- Hebrew:מוּטְרָד, מְעִיק, ...
- Russian:тревожный, неловкий, ...
- Ukrainian:тривожний, незручний, ...
- Hindi:बेचैन, असहज, ...
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