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Uneasy

adjective

Uneasy means a little worried or uncomfortable.

6 letters 3 syllables

What does Uneasy mean?

Uneasy means a little worried or uncomfortable.

Dictionary definition

Feeling worried, uncomfortable, or not fully calm about a situation.

Example sentences

Uneasy in a sentence

easy

I felt uneasy before the class vote.

medium

The dark hallway made him uneasy.

hard

Uneasy feelings can fade when you ask questions and get clear answers.

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What does uneasy mean?

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Uneasy

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Sounds like

un · ee · zee · strongest beat: ee

Synonyms

Words like Uneasy

anxiousUse when worry is noticeable.
uncomfortableUse for a not-settled feeling.
Antonyms

Opposite words

calmUse when feelings are steady and peaceful.
reassuredUse when worry has eased.
Synonym practice

Want to practice uneasy synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The student felt uneasy before the spelling contest," then compare close word choices. Practice uneasy synonyms.

Word family

Uneasy word family

Base word

uneasy

noun

uneasiness

A feeling of discomfort or worry.

Related words
Student support

Understand Uneasy

Hint for students

Uneasy means a little worried, uncomfortable, or not fully calm. It can describe a feeling before something uncertain happens.

Common mix-up

Uneasy is not the same as terrified. It usually describes mild worry or discomfort, not extreme fear.

Try it in class or at home

Write one sentence that shows uneasy without using the word uneasy. Then underline the clue words that show worry, discomfort, hesitation, or not feeling calm. Example: Nora twisted her sleeve while she waited to hear the results. Clue words: twisted her sleeve, waited, results Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a person feeling worried or not fully calm?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "I felt uneasy before the class vote." Why does uneasy fit better than calm?