uneasy

[uhn-ee-zee] / ʌnˈi zi /

ADJECTIVE

perturbed; constrained; uncomfortable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afraid agitated anguished anxious apprehensive edgy fearful impatient insecure irritable jittery nervous precarious restless shaky strained suspicious tense troubled uncomfortable unsettled unstable

WEAK

alarmed all nerves bothered constrained discomposed dismayed disquieted disturbed fidgety fretful harassed ill at ease in turmoil irascible jumpy on edge on the qui vive palpitant peevish perplexed perturbed restive shaken tormented unquiet upset vexed worried wrung

Antonyms

STRONGEST

at ease bold brave calm certain composed confident content cool courageous definite easygoing firm happy indubious laid-back nice peaceful quiet settled sound stable steady strong sure unafraid undoubted unfearful unworried

WEAK

comfortable

Example Sentences

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The mood is tense and uneasy, befitting a number about the precarious state of life on Earth.

From The Wall Street Journal

The girl felt uneasy and walked to a bus stop outside the Marks and Spencer on Princes Street.

From BBC

Victory Capital Holdings pushed back against reports that major clients are uneasy with its bid for Janus Henderson, calling the claims misleading and part of an effort to undermine what it calls a superior offer.

From The Wall Street Journal

Plus, an uneasy transition looms at the Fed, and ICE agents will look to ease long lines at airports.

From The Wall Street Journal

Video game fans and big, blockbuster releases have had an uneasy relationship in recent years.

From BBC

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