adjective

uneasy

/ʌnˈiːzi/ · say it: un·EE·zee

anxious or uncomfortable

In Emotions & Moods

In more detail

1. (adjective) worried or anxious about something

2. (adjective) not comfortable or relaxed; causing discomfort

Examples

1. She felt uneasy about the decision to move to a new city.
2. There was an uneasy silence in the room after the argument.

How to use uneasy

Uneasy describes both psychological worry and physical discomfort, often suggesting a vague or undefined sense of concern rather than acute fear. It carries a stronger sense of unease than merely "worried" and often implies something is slightly wrong or unsettling, without necessarily specifying what.

Common phrases

feel uneasy
look uneasy
uneasy about something
uneasy silence
uneasy peace

Synonyms

anxious · worried · apprehensive · uncomfortable · restless

Opposites

calm · comfortable · confident

Word family

uneasily (adverb) · uneasiness (noun)

A common mistake

Learners sometimes use "uneasy" for extreme anxiety when "anxious" or "nervous" would be more appropriate; uneasy typically suggests a milder, more diffuse unease.

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