Definition of uneasy
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
6 : precarious, unstable an uneasy truce
uneasiness
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Examples of uneasy in a Sentence
Rain made the crew uneasy.
He has an uneasy relationship with his father.
We spent an uneasy night waiting for news.
14th Century
First Known Use of uneasy
14th century
1596
First Known Use of uneasy
1596
UNEASY Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of uneasy for English Language Learners
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: worried or unhappy about something
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: likely to change or end : not secure or settled
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: awkward and uncomfortable : not relaxed
UNEASY Defined for Kids
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uneasier
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1 : not comfortable in manner : awkward Their staring made me uneasy.
2 : showing or filled with worry : apprehensive He was uneasy before the test.
uneasily
\-zə-lē\ adverbuneasiness
\-zē-nəs\ nounLearn More about uneasy
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