uneasy

Everyday

1. Uneasy means worried, nervous or uncomfortable, feeling that something is wrong. tree →
2. Uneasy also means not settled or likely to change («an uneasy peace»). tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and safety an uneasy feeling (the «uh-oh» feeling) can be a warning: if a person or place makes you uneasy, move away and tell a trusted adult. In stories it builds tension before something goes wrong. Similar: «anxious», «uncomfortable». Phrases: «feel uneasy», «an uneasy silence», «uneasy about».

Examples

• I felt uneasy when the stranger kept looking at me. tree →
• The dog seemed uneasy before the storm. tree →
• There was an uneasy silence after the argument. tree →
• If you feel uneasy, trust that feeling and tell an adult. tree →
• She was uneasy about leaving her little brother alone. tree →
• The deep, dark woods made him uneasy. tree →
• The two teams had an uneasy truce. tree →
• My tummy felt uneasy before the test. tree →
• Along the way he felt very uneasy. tree →

Note

From «un-» + «easy». Adverb «uneasily», noun «unease» or «uneasiness». It is about feelings, not difficulty: «uneasy» does not mean «hard» (the opposite of «easy» for tasks is «difficult»).