Definition

Feeling anxious or uncomfortable; not at ease.

Example

She felt uneasy about speaking in front of the large crowd.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I felt really uneasy during that presentation today.

I noticed! You seemed a bit nervous up there.

Yeah, I just couldn't shake off that uneasy feeling.

It's totally normal to feel that way; you'll get more comfortable with practice.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uneasy → It is formed from the prefix "un-" (meaning not) and the root "easy" (from Old French *aisé*, meaning comfortable or free from difficulty). The word "uneasy" means not comfortable or feeling anxious.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') feeling 'comfortable' ('easy') — that's why uneasy means feeling anxious or uncomfortable.

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