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Meaning of uneasily
The primary meaning of the word "uneasily" is to feel or show anxiety or discomfort.
Etymology of uneasily
The word "uneasily" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, with "un-" being a prefix meaning "not" and "easily" derived from Old English "ēaþ" and Old Norse "auðr", meaning "easy" or "comfortable", and the suffix "-ly" forming an adverb
The word has been in use since the 15th century to describe feelings of discomfort, anxiety, or unease
Synonyms
anxiously
nervously
apprehensively
uncomfortably
restlessly
fidgetily
uneasily
on edge
tensely
jitterily
queasily
apprehensively
uncertainly
doubtfully
hesitantly
uncertainly
uncomfortably
self-consciously
awkwardly
clumsily
ganglingly
gawkily
inelegantly
maladroitly
stiffly
woodenly
jerkily
spasmodically
convulsively
fitfully
intermittently
unsteadily
shakily
quiveringly
tremulously
wobblingly
ditheringly
irresolutely
indecisively
vacillatingly
hesitantly
falteringly
Definitions
- Feeling or showing anxiety or discomfort
- * Not feeling comfortable or at ease
- * Having a feeling of uncertainty or doubt
Usage Examples
- She sat uneasily in the waiting room, waiting for her interview to begin
- * He shifted uneasily in his seat, trying to get comfortable
- * The team played uneasily, knowing they were facing a tough opponent
Antonyms
calmly
peacefully
serenely
quietly
stillly
silently
motionlessly
steadily
firmly
unwaveringly
unshakeably
confidently
assuredly
comfortably
easily
smoothly
gently
softly
lightly
quietly
restfully
sleepily
drowsily
lazily
indolently
languidly
lethargically
apathetically
listlessly
unenthusiastically