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feeling anxious, uncomfortable, or unsettled
The news made him feel uneasy about the future.
The news caused him to feel anxious about what might happen.
There was an uneasy silence in the room after the argument.
The silence was tense and uncomfortable after the argument.
Often used to describe a vague sense of discomfort or worry.
'Uneasy' is often used to describe a mild but persistent sense of discomfort or worry, rather than intense fear.
Use 'uneasy' for subtle discomfort, not extreme fear or panic.
From Middle English 'unease' (discomfort) + '-y' (suffix forming adjectives). First recorded in the late 14th century.
Often used to describe a mild but persistent sense of worry or discomfort, rather than intense fear or panic.