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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"I think the game was uneasy with it," Johnson added.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Victory Capital Holdings pushed back against reports that major clients are uneasy with its bid for Janus Henderson, calling the claims misleading and part of an effort to undermine what it calls a superior offer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

I think the ease you’re referring to is just a comfort with being uneasy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Interacting with an accountant can make you feel uneasy if you grew up in a household devoid of money talk.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

Perhaps I was just being silly, but it made me uneasy that we couldn’t see his eyes, because he never took off his sunglasses.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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