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un·eas·y
uneasy
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- pronunciation:
- uhn
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zi
- features:
- Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
inflections: |
uneasier, uneasiest |
definition: |
If you feel uneasy, you are somewhat worried or nervous about something. You don't have complete confidence or comfort with some situation.
My dad says he is always uneasy at parties until he finds someone he can really talk to.The passengers on the plane became uneasy when the flight got bumpy.Laura is always uneasy before she takes a test.- synonyms:
- anxious, nervous, troubled, worried
- antonyms:
- calm, comfortable
- similar words:
- queasy
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related words: |
afraid, awkward |
derivations: |
uneasily (adv.), unease (n.), uneasiness (n.) |
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