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1. • • uneasy (adj.) late 13c., "not comforting, causing trouble," from un- (1) "not" + easy (adj.). Meaning "disturbed in mind" is attested from 1670s.
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   Where does the word 'uneasy' come from?

   • The word uneasy is derived from the Middle English term 'unesy'. It was first recorded between 1250 and 1300. While Heather felt unsettled,*, she and Heidi decided to move forward with the service,*, followed by a reception at a nearby tavern.

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   What does it mean if a person is uneasy?

   • 1. If you are uneasy, you feel anxious, afraid, or embarrassed, because you think that something is wrong or that there is danger. [...] 2. If you are uneasy about doing something, you are not sure that it is correct or wise. [...] 3. If you describe a situation or relationship as uneasy, you mean that the situation is not settled and may not last.

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   What does uneasy mean in a sentence?

   • She had an uneasy feeling that something terrible was going to happen. uneasy about something He was beginning to feel distinctly uneasy about their visit. uneasy about doing something She felt uneasy about leaving the children with them. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.

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   What was the uneasy feeling when he arrived in a strange city?

   • If you travel, you know that uneasy feeling you get when you arrive in a strange city and don’t have a hotel reservation. He stirred uneasily in his chair as she stared at him. Exploration during this period - or exploration which was sponsored or funded by public bodies - trod an uneasy path between scientific research and sensationalism.

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   The earliest known use of the adjective uneasy is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for uneasy is from around 1290, in the Life and Martyrdom of Thomas Becket.

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   adjective. uk / ʌnˈiː.zi / us / ʌnˈiː.zi / Add to word list. B2. slightly worried or uncomfortable about a particular situation: I feel a little uneasy about asking her to do me such a big favour. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. afraid She was afraid of the dark. frightened Don't be frightened, my dog is quite friendly.

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   1. If you are uneasy, you feel anxious, afraid, or embarrassed, because you think that something is wrong or that there is danger. [...] 2. If you are uneasy about doing something, you are not sure that it is correct or wise. [...] 3. If you describe a situation or relationship as uneasy, you mean that the situation is not settled and may not last.

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   Jun 2, 2024 · 1928, Lawrence R. Bourne, chapter 17, in Well Tackled! ‎ [1]: Commander Birch was a trifle uneasy when he found there was more than a popple on the sea; it was, in fact, distinctly choppy. Not easy in manner; constrained. Synonyms: stiff, awkward, ungraceful.

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   adjective. /ʌnˈiːzi/ feeling worried or unhappy about a particular situation, especially because you think that something bad or unpleasant may happen or because you are not sure that what you are doing is right synonym anxious. an uneasy laugh. His presence made her feel uneasy.

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   Uneasy describes an uncomfortable feeling. You might feel socially uneasy when dining with your girlfriend's parents if they don't like you very much. Your stomach may also feel uneasy at that same dinner and gurgle in an embarrassing way.