uneasy

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈiːzi/
US: /ʌnˈiːzi/

  1. Slightly worried or uncomfortable about a particular situation.

    1. I feel uneasy about leaving her alone so long.
    2. She felt uneasy about the upcoming presentation because she hadn't prepared enough.

  2. Not comfortable; causing or feeling anxiety; disturbed.

    1. He had an uneasy feeling about the trip.
    2. The uneasy atmosphere in the room made it difficult to concentrate on the discussion.

Synonyms

anxious worried apprehensive restless uncomfortable disturbed
uneasy adverb

  1. In an anxious or uncomfortable manner.

    1. He shifted uneasily in his chair.
    2. She glanced uneasily around the dark forest, listening for any sound.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "uneasy" in English means: Slightly worried or uncomfortable about a particular situation., Not comfortable; causing or feeling anxiety; disturbed..

The phonetic transcription of "uneasy" is /ʌnˈiːzi/ in British English and /ʌnˈiːzi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "uneasy": anxious, worried, apprehensive, restless, uncomfortable, disturbed.

Example usage of "uneasy": "I feel uneasy about leaving her alone so long.". More examples on the page.