American English

How to pronounce uneasy

adjectiveB1
uhNEEzee

/əˈni.zi/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Worried or nervous because you think something bad may happen.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

Worried or nervous because you think something bad may happen.

I felt uneasy about the dark road.

She was uneasy when he did not call.

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Uneasy is often followed by about: “I’m uneasy about the plan.”

Common phrases & grammar

feel uneasy · uneasy feeling · uneasy about something

feel uneasy about + noun

be uneasy when + clause

adjective

Not comfortable, calm, or friendly.

An uneasy silence filled the room.

Their uneasy friendship did not last.

Common phrases & grammar

uneasy silence · uneasy relationship · uneasy alliance

uneasy + noun

make someone uneasy

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