What does uneasy mean?
Uneasy means (rare) Not easy; difficult..
Uneasy
/ʌnˈiːzi/ · adjective
Meaning
(rare) Not easy; difficult..
Definitions by Sense
- (rare) Not easy; difficult.
- Restless; disturbed by pain, anxiety.
- Not easy in manner; constrained
- Causing discomfort or constraint
Example Sentences
I've been uneasy about your friend ever since I met him. Are you sure we can trust him?
Commander Birch was a trifle uneasy when he found there was more than a popple on the sea; it was, in fact, distinctly choppy.
He was behaving in an uneasy way.
Synonyms for uneasy
Antonyms for uneasy
Related Words
Word Forms
- uneasier
- uneasiest
- more uneasy
- most uneasy
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for uneasy?
Common synonyms include angstful, apprehensive, anxious, careful.
What is the opposite of uneasy?
Possible antonyms include easy, at ease.
How do you use uneasy in a sentence?
I've been uneasy about your friend ever since I met him. Are you sure we can trust him?
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