1
: worried or unhappy about something
Rain made the crew uneasy.
I'm (feeling) uneasy about/with the change.
2
: likely to change or end : not secure or settled
an uneasy truce/alliance
He has an uneasy relationship with his father.
3
: awkward and uncomfortable : not relaxed
an uneasy silence
She's uneasy among strangers.
We spent an uneasy night waiting for news.
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“Uneasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/uneasy. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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