Definitions

uneasy

[uhn-ee-zee] / ʌnˈi zi /

ADJECTIVE

perturbed; constrained; uncomfortable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afraid agitated anguished anxious apprehensive edgy fearful impatient insecure irritable jittery nervous precarious restless shaky strained suspicious tense troubled uncomfortable unsettled unstable

WEAK

alarmed all nerves bothered constrained discomposed dismayed disquieted disturbed fidgety fretful harassed ill at ease in turmoil irascible jumpy on edge on the qui vive palpitant peevish perplexed perturbed restive shaken tormented unquiet upset vexed worried wrung

Antonyms

STRONGEST

at ease bold brave calm certain composed confident content cool courageous definite easygoing firm happy indubious laid-back nice peaceful quiet settled sound stable steady strong sure unafraid undoubted unfearful unworried

WEAK

comfortable

Example Sentences

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And countries are uneasy about relying on China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Up to this point he had formed an uneasy relationship with the Masters, regularly squabbling with the unrelenting undulations of the famed course.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Now we feel uneasy about accepting any money from them in the future, especially for housing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The committee was uneasy about committing to such forecasts last week, Mr. Powell said, because the current environment is so uncertain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The way he talked to Bob left Annabeth awestruck...and maybe a little uneasy, too.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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