uneasiness — A feeling of anxiety, discomfort, or restlessness; a state of being troubled or disturbed by uncertainty or apprehension.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A feeling of anxiety, discomfort, or restlessness; a state of being troubled or disturbed by uncertainty or apprehension.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈizinəs/
Korean meaning: 불안감, 불편함
Korean pronunciation: 언-이-지-니스 (강세: 이)
Example Sentences
- The CEO's mysterious smile caused uneasiness among the employees before the big announcement.
- I felt a strange uneasiness when I realized I was the only one wearing pajamas at the party.
- The sudden silence in the classroom created an atmosphere of uneasiness.
uneasiness
NOUN//ʌnˈizinəs//
A feeling of anxiety, discomfort, or restlessness; a state of being troubled or disturbed by uncertainty or apprehension.
A feeling of anxiety, discomfort, or restlessness; a state of being troubled or disturbed by uncertainty or apprehension.
When sleepiness meets creepiness, uneasiness grows!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Formed in the 15th century by combining the negative prefix 'un-' with 'easy' (from Old French 'aisie' meaning comfortable) and the noun-forming suffix '-ness'.
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📝Examples
“The CEO's mysterious smile caused uneasiness among the employees before the big announcement.”
“I felt a strange uneasiness when I realized I was the only one wearing pajamas at the party.”
“The sudden silence in the classroom created an atmosphere of uneasiness.”
“His uneasiness about public speaking made him avoid presentations.”
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