uneasy — feeling anxious, worried, or uncomfortable about something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: feeling anxious, worried, or uncomfortable about something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈiːzi/
Example Sentences
- The CEO looked uneasy when reporters asked about the missing money.
- I felt uneasy eating sushi that had been sitting out for three hours.
- There was an uneasy truce between the two rival coffee shops.
uneasy
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈiːzi/]
feeling anxious, worried, or uncomfortable about something
She felt uneasy walking home alone as footsteps echoed behind her.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'unesy,' combining the prefix 'un-' (not) with 'easy,' which derives from Old French 'aisé' meaning 'at ease' or 'comfortable.'
Breakdown
un- (not) + easy (at ease, comfortable) = uneasy (not at ease, anxious)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The CEO looked uneasy when reporters asked about the missing money.”
“I felt uneasy eating sushi that had been sitting out for three hours.”
“There was an uneasy truce between the two rival coffee shops.”
“My mom gets uneasy when I don't text her back within five minutes.”
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