uneasily

• Adverb, das bedeutet, dass etwas auf eine Weise geschieht, die Unbehagen, Unruhe, Sorge oder Verlegenheit ausdrückt oder hervorruft.

An adverb meaning "in a manner that causes or shows discomfort, anxiety, or awkwardness." It describes actions performed with a sense of worry, tension, or lack of ease.

1. With anxiety or discomfortB2formal

   In a manner that shows nervousness, worry, or lack of comfort.

   Unbehaglich

   • She shifted uneasily in her chair during the interview.
   • He looked uneasily at the dark clouds gathering overhead.
   • They laughed uneasily after the awkward silence.

   Synonymeanxiouslyapprehensivelynervouslyrestlesslytenselyuncomfortablyworriedly

   Antonymecalmlycomfortablyeasily

2. With uncertainty or doubtB2formal

   In a way that reflects hesitation or lack of confidence.

   Unsicher

   • The student answered uneasily, unsure of the correct response.
   • She walked uneasily into the unfamiliar room.
   • He spoke uneasily about the future of the company.

   Synonymedoubtfullyhesitantlytentativelyuncertainly

   Antonymeassuredlyconfidently