ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary BuilderWordsUuneasy
ISEE/SSATeasy
uneasy
Meaning: slightly worried or uncomfortable
uneasy in a sentence
How uneasy is used in real sentences:
The strange creaking sound made Ben feel uneasy.
Maya grew uneasy when dark clouds gathered above the soccer field.
“The governor of Westland felt uneasy because soldiers from both colonies waited near the valley.”
— from the passage The Agreement at Alder Crossing
Synonyms for uneasy
Other words for uneasy — nervous, uncomfortable and troubled — carry the same meaning.
- nervous
- uncomfortable
- troubled
Antonyms of uneasy
Words that mean the opposite of uneasy:
- comfortable
- relaxed
Where it comes from
From un- 'not' and easy 'comfortable'
Memory hook
If you are UN-EASY, you are not feeling easy or comfortable.