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uneasily

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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
un•eas•y /ʌnˈizi/USA pronunciation   adj., -i•er, -i•est. 
  1. not easy in body or mind; perturbed:I was uneasy about the upcoming election.
  2. not easy in manner;
    awkward;
    not comfortable:felt uneasy in her presence.
  3. insecure:an uneasy peace.
un•eas•i•ly /ʌnˈizəli/USA pronunciation  adv. 
un•eas•i•ness, n. [uncountable]

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
un•eas•y  (un ē′zē),USA pronunciation adj., -eas•i•er, -eas•i•est. 
  1. not easy in body or mind;
    uncomfortable;
    restless;
    disturbed;
    perturbed.
  2. not easy in manner;
    constrained;
    awkward.
  3. not conducive to ease;
    causing bodily discomfort.
  • Middle English unesy. See un-1, easy 1250–1300
un•ease′, n. 
un•eas′i•ly, adv. 
un•eas′i•ness, n. 

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