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Definition uneasy in British English

uneasy adjective

adjective
/ʌnˈiːzi/
1

someone who feels uneasy feels slightly nervous, worried, or upset about something

Example

He looks distinctly uneasy in interview situations.

Example

Parents are uneasy about giving this medication to their children.

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1.1

used about someone's feelings or behaviour

Example

They watched in uneasy silence.

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1.2

if someone has an uneasy sleep, they do not rest very well while they are sleeping

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2

an uneasy situation is not settled or calm, and it could quickly change and get worse

Example

There has always been an uneasy relationship between workers and management.

Example

The next three years saw a rather uneasy peace between them.

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Definition uneasy in British English