uneasy

[ uhn-ee-zee ]

/ ʌnˈi zi /

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adjective, un·eas·i·er, un·eas·i·est.

not easy in body or mind; uncomfortable; restless; disturbed; perturbed.

not easy in manner; constrained; awkward.

not conducive to ease; causing bodily discomfort.

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Origin of uneasy

First recorded in 1250–1300, uneasy is from the Middle English word unesy. See un-¹, easy

Related formsun·ease, nounun·eas·i·ly, adverbun·eas·i·ness, noun

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Examples from the Web for uneasy

Many cultures, however, have an uneasy relationship with bats.
Bats’ Link to Ebola Finally Solved|Carrie Arnold|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It would seem, at best, an uneasy fit: Paul Newman and his seventieth birthday, this month.
The Stacks: The Eyes of Winter: Paul Newman at 70|Peter Richmond|October 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As a result, the temporary truce negotiated by the ICRC is uneasy and, at best, only partial.
Fleeing Israeli Troops, Gaza Muslims Find Refuge in a Christian Church|Jesse Rosenfeld|July 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The uneasy alliance between Pharma and medical research has also resulted in major scandals.
Why Smart People Are Dumb Patients|Jean Kim|July 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST

An uneasy and unhappy electorate has spoken in June, and we should expect more surprises between now and November.
Horse-Trading to Replace Eric Cantor as House Majority Leader Begins|Ron Christie|June 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Her father was uneasy about her; he feared she was either ill or unhappy, and consulted his sensible old mother.
The Gold that Glitters|Emily Sarah Holt
When he heard him ring the bell on the second floor, an uneasy expression came over his face.
The Goose Man|Jacob Wassermann
But though it didn't fall out only three times, as I said, it kep' us all nerved up and uneasy the hull of the time expectin' it.
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No one could have driven her faster than he drove her, and the pace satisfied even his uneasy mind.
Labrador Days|Wilfred Thomason Grenfell
Somehow, in spite of the reception given the caravan, he was uneasy.
The Weakling|Everett B. Cole

British Dictionary definitions for uneasy

uneasy

/ (ʌnˈiːzɪ) /

adjective

(of a person) anxious; apprehensive

(of a condition) precarious; uncomfortablean uneasy truce

(of a thought, etc) disturbing; disquieting

Derived Formsunease, noununeasily, adverbuneasiness, noun

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Word Origin and History for uneasy

uneasy

late 13c., "not comforting," from un- (1) "not" + easy. Meaning "disturbed in mind" is attested from 1670s.

uneasy

adjective, un·eas·i·er, un·eas·i·est.

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