Uneasiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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uneasiness

 

[ หŒสŒnหˆiหzษชnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of discomfort

Uneasiness is the state of feeling anxious, uncomfortable, or uneasy. It is a sense of restlessness or apprehension.

Synonyms

anxiety, discomfort, disquiet, nervousness

Examples of usage

  • I sensed an uneasiness in the room as we waited for the test results.
  • Her uneasiness grew as the deadline approached.
  • The uneasiness in his voice was evident.
Context #2 | Noun

lack of ease or comfort

Uneasiness can also refer to a lack of ease or comfort in a situation. It is the opposite of feeling relaxed or at peace.

Synonyms

awkwardness, discomfort, tension

Examples of usage

  • The uneasiness of the situation made it difficult to concentrate.
  • She felt a sense of uneasiness in the unfamiliar surroundings.

Translations

Translations of the word "uneasiness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inquietaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเฅเคตเคฟเคงเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Unbehagen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kegelisahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตัะฟะพะบั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niepokรณj

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธๅฎ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inquiรฉtude

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inquietud

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท huzursuzluk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆ์•ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู„ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neklid

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nepokoj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธๅฎ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nemirnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณรพรฆgindi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะทะฐัั‹ะทะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒแƒกแƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ•แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ narahatlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inquietud

Etymology

The word 'uneasiness' originated in the late 16th century from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'ease'. It evolved to describe the state of being uncomfortable or anxious. Over time, it has become commonly used to express feelings of discomfort or lack of ease in various situations.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,544, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.