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Synonyms & Similar Words
anxious
apprehensive
nervous
uneasy
queasy
fearful
jittery
tense
fidgety
restive
discontented
dissatisfied
uncomfortable
ill-at-ease
on-edge
high-strung
skittish
spooky
uptight
worried
troubled
distressed
perturbed
disquieted
unnerved
apprehensive
nervous
edgy
irritable
testy
cranky
querulous
petulant
fretful
vexed
discomfited
Meaning of Uneasy
The primary meaning of the word "uneasy" is feeling anxious or uncomfortable.
Definitions
- Feeling anxious or worried about something
- Not feeling comfortable or relaxed in a situation
- Having a feeling of discomfort or unease
Etymology of Uneasy
The word "uneasy" originated in the 14th century from the Old English words "un" meaning "not" and "easie" meaning "easy" or "comfortable"
Historically, the word has been used to describe a range of emotions, from mild discomfort to intense anxiety
Example Uses
- The crowd was uneasy as the storm clouds gathered
- She felt uneasy about the decision she had made
- The politician's uneasy smile suggested he was hiding something
- The audience was uneasy during the tense pause in the performance