Uneasiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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uneasiness

 

[ ˌʌnˈiːzɪnəs ]

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:

🇵🇹 inquietação

🇮🇳 असुविधा

🇩🇪 Unbehagen

🇮🇩 kegelisahan

🇺🇦 неспокій

🇵🇱 niepokój

🇯🇵 不安

🇫🇷 inquiétude

🇪🇸 inquietud

🇹🇷 huzursuzluk

🇰🇷 불안

🇸🇦 قلق

🇨🇿 neklid

🇸🇰 nepokoj

🇨🇳 不安

🇸🇮 nemirnost

🇮🇸 óþægindi

🇰🇿 мазасыздық

🇬🇪 არასასიამოვნო

🇦🇿 narahatlıq

🇲🇽 inquietud

Word origin

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.