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.
Recent Examples of uneasy from the Web
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May’s difficulties have been stacking up since June’s disastrous election resulted in the Conservative Party losing its majority in Parliament and being forced into an uneasy alliance to cling on to power.
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Richardson said Shkreli was revealing information on the social media platform that the company wasn’t ready to announce, which was making the board uneasy.
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But, as the old saying goes, uneasy is the head that wears the crown, as Caesar remains torn.
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To stay in Milwaukee and make seven figures or go to Austin to play at the University of Texas - that was the uneasy question on the plate of Arlington Martin outfielder Tristen Lutz.
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The uncertainty has come at one of the most uneasy moments of his career.
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For many of us, attending a protest can make our parents or guardians uneasy.
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Bryan DeLong admitted to feeling a little uneasy after a futile first half.
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Auto executives, union leaders and politicians in Michigan made anti-Japanese remarks, creating a climate that made many Asian Americans uneasy.
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First Known Use of uneasy
14th century
First Known Use of uneasy
1596
UNEASY Defined for English Language Learners
uneasy
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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playDefinition of uneasy for Students
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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