uneasy

un·easy | \ ˌən-ˈē-zē

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Definition of uneasy

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1 : causing physical or mental discomfort uneasy news of captures and killings— Marjory S. Douglas

2 : not easy : difficult

3 : marked by lack of ease : awkward, embarrassed gave an uneasy laugh

4 : apprehensive, worried uneasy about the weather

5 : restless, unquiet an uneasy night

6 : precarious, unstable an uneasy truce

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Definition of uneasy (Entry 2 of 2)

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Examples of uneasy in a Sentence

Adjective Rain made the crew uneasy. He has an uneasy relationship with his father. We spent an uneasy night waiting for news.

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective The filmmakers have created an uneasy and often awkward mix of murderous violence and social commentary, with one element often stepping on the other. — Mark Kennedy, Detroit Free Press, "‘The Hunt’ is a clunky swipe at a divided US," 12 Mar. 2020 Italy’s government is also weak, comprised of an uneasy and changing coalition which has at times fallen apart. — Jenny Anderson, Quartz, "Italy follows China’s lead on coronavirus containment," 8 Mar. 2020 The design looks as if it’s carved into the earth, and its setting at cliff’s edge is a beautiful but uneasy reminder of how jagged and high these bluffs are. — Helen Carefoot, Washington Post, "This San Francisco hike offers nature, history — and unobstructed views of the Golden Gate Bridge," 28 Feb. 2020 Online and in-store U.S. toilet paper sales rose 51% between Feb. 24 and March 10, as buyers started getting uneasy about the growing number of virus cases, according to The Associated Press. — Robert Higgs, cleveland, "One month into coronavirus stay-at-home, finding your favorite brand of TP, other products still a challenge," 9 Apr. 2020 But Cookie is increasingly uneasy about their nocturnal missions. — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, "“First Cow,” Reviewed: Kelly Reichardt’s Fatalistic Portrait of Early American Entrepreneurs," 9 Mar. 2020 Still, many in China are uneasy about loosening up virus controls too quickly. — Paul Mozur, BostonGlobe.com, "To tame coronavirus, Mao-style social control blankets China," 15 Feb. 2020 The deliberations also suggest that some in the president's circle are uneasy about what Bolton might say. — Robert Costa, Anchorage Daily News, "Trump’s lawyers, Senate allies aim to ensure Bolton does not testify publicly," 21 Jan. 2020 NCSolutions, a data and consulting firm, said online and in-store U.S. toilet paper sales rose 51% between Feb. 24 and March 10, as buyers started getting uneasy about the growing number of virus cases. — Dee-ann Durbin, Houston Chronicle, "Wiped out of toilet paper? Here's why," 9 Apr. 2020

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17 May 2020

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“Uneasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uneasy. Accessed 29 May. 2020.

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uneasy

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of uneasy

: worried or unhappy about something

: likely to change or end : not secure or settled

: awkward and uncomfortable : not relaxed

See the full definition for uneasy in the English Language Learners Dictionary

uneasy

un·easy | \ ˌən-ˈē-zē

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uneasier; uneasiest

Kids Definition of uneasy

1 : not comfortable in manner : awkward Their staring made me uneasy.

2 : showing or filled with worry : apprehensive He was uneasy before the test.

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