uneasy
word
/əˈnizi/
/ʌnˈiːzi/
Definition
Feeling worried, uncomfortable, or not relaxed, often because of a situation or something you are thinking about.
Usage & Nuances
'Uneasy' is more formal than 'nervous' and often describes a subtle, ongoing discomfort. Common phrases: 'feel uneasy', 'an uneasy silence', 'make someone uneasy'. It can refer to emotional states or physical situations.
Spanish: inquieto - incómodoPortuguese (BR): inquieto - desconfortávelPortuguese (PT): inquieto - desconfortávelChinese (Simplified): 不安的 - 不自在的Chinese (Traditional): 不安的 - 不自在的Hindi: अशांत - बेचैनArabic: قلق - غير مرتاحBengali: অস্বস্তিকর - উদ্বিগ্নRussian: тревожный - неловкийJapanese: 不安な - 落ち着かないVietnamese: bồn chồn - không yên tâmKorean: 불안한 - 어색한Turkish: huzursuz - tedirginUrdu: بے چین - غیر مطمئنIndonesian: tidak tenang - gelisah
Example Sentences
She felt uneasy about meeting new people.
basic
There was an uneasy silence in the room.
basic
I feel uneasy when I travel alone at night.
basic
That news made me uneasy, but I hope everything will be fine.
natural
He gave me an uneasy look when I mentioned her name.
natural
If you ever feel uneasy, trust your instincts.
natural