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1uneasy
adjective un·easy \-ˈē-zē\
: worried or unhappy about something
: likely to change or end : not secure or settled
: awkward and uncomfortable : not relaxed
Full Definition of UNEASY
1
: causing physical or mental discomfort <uneasy news of captures and killings — Marjory S. Douglas>
2
: not easy : difficult
3
: marked by lack of ease : awkward, embarrassed <gave an uneasy laugh>
4
: apprehensive, worried <uneasy about the weather>
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First Known Use of UNEASY
14th century
2uneasy
adverb
UNEASINESS Defined for Kids
uneasy
adjective un·easy \ˌən-ˈē-zē\
un·eas·i·erun·eas·i·est
Definition of UNEASY for Kids
1
: not comfortable in manner : awkward <Their staring made me uneasy.>
2
: showing or filled with worry : apprehensive <He was uneasy before the test.>
— un·eas·i·ly \-zə-lē\ adverb
— un·eas·i·ness \-zē-nəs\ noun
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