uneasy

adjective

ˌən-ˈē-zē How to pronounce uneasy (audio)
Definition of uneasynext
1
as in worried
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty I'm a bit uneasy about taking a baby on such a long trip

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2
as in restless
lacking or denying rest spent an uneasy night sleeping in his car

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3
as in uncomfortable
lacking social grace and assurance a shy lad, he's always a bit uneasy at parties

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4
as in disturbing
marked by or causing agitation or uncomfortable feelings an uneasy calm descended over the city as inhabitants waited for the attack that was sure to come

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Recent Examples of uneasy Many arrive here carrying pressures that extend far beyond the workshop floor — from childcare and deep financial instability to resistance at home from husbands or parents uneasy about women doing construction work. — Christopher Clark, NPR, 5 July 2026 Related Stories The play centers on Helen’s homecoming following a war waged over her, unfolding on the first uneasy night of peace. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026 The company and the government have since seemed to settle into an uneasy truce. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 1 July 2026 But some retirees remain uneasy about security concerns, healthcare quality, and property ownership structures. — Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for uneasy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uneasy
  1. worried
  2. restless
  3. uncomfortable
  4. disturbing
  5. upset
  6. awkward
  7. anxious
  8. nervous
Adjective
  • Christian is worried about Aaron’s gray jersey sportswear look because the fit will need to be perfect, and then, uh-oh, Aaron sews the bodysuit incorrectly and needs to start again.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • The Polymarket spokesperson added that the company is worried about potential duplicative or conflicting compliance requirements that could harm innovation.
    — Ananya Chetia,Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Definition of worried
Adjective
  • Between a home with three young children and a pediatric clinic crowded with restless kids, the noise at times felt relentless.
    — Dana Suskind, Time, 14 July 2026
  • From the volatile peaks of Mount Etna to the restless Phlegraean Fields near Naples, understanding these unique gas signatures is important for assessing volcanic hazard.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of restless
Adjective
  • No one really wants to keep wearing their stiff, uncomfortable boots after arriving back at camp following a long, challenging day on the trail.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 July 2026
  • There are staffers uncomfortable with the politics of the deal, worried that political interference could alter CNN’s coverage in a meaningful way.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
Definition of uncomfortable
Adjective
  • The film follows a man trapped inside a bar, where reality begins to unravel in increasingly disturbing ways.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
  • At a time when politics is so absurd and disturbing, maybe political comedy is less funny.
    — Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026
Definition of disturbing
Adjective
  • After nearly losing, in what would have been a Cinderella upset, to a completely unheralded Cabo Verde, Argentina benefitted from questionable refereeing decisions in subsequent victories over Egypt and Switzerland.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 16 July 2026
  • Some Carowinds visitors were upset the park did not announce the roller coaster was closed sooner.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Definition of upset
Adjective
  • Experts note that old brand safety rules are being recalibrated; the key is for brands to align authentically with the show's energy without appearing awkward.
    — Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Suki, a vocal Black woman with an at times vulgar persona, whereas Althoff, a white woman, gained a reputation as an awkward, seemingly timid interviewer on her The Really Good Podcast.
    — Meagan Jordan, VIBE.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of awkward
Adjective
  • Max is accompanied on his adventures by anxious robot C-3PO AB Sitter, and FX, a magical alien masquerading as a toy who can turn the kid's implausibly impressive sand sculptures into fully functioning robots.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 5 July 2026
  • America’s centennial in 1876 was celebrated with a grand exhibition that projected an image of national unity and inventiveness in the anxious aftermath of civil war and recession.
    — The New York Review of Books, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
Definition of anxious
Adjective
  • Some nervous observers are going so far as to swear off salads and other raw fruits and vegetables until the outbreak has run its course.
    — Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026
  • But Griffin’s recent donation to Moody is not the only indication Republicans could be more nervous about Florida than the Senate races in other bright-red states.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Definition of nervous

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