uneasy

• Beschreibt ein Gefühl von Unbehagen, Sorge oder Nervosität; auch eine angespannte oder unsichere Situation.

Describes a feeling of discomfort, worry, or anxiety about a situation.

1. Anxious or worriedB1formal

   Feeling nervous, worried, or not comfortable in a situation.

   Unbehaglich

   • She felt uneasy about walking home alone at night.
   • The silence in the room made him uneasy.
   • He was uneasy with the decision they had made.

   Synonymeagitatedanxiousapprehensivedisquieteddisturbednervousperturbedrestlesstroubledworried

   Antonymecalmcomposedrelaxedserene

2. Physically uncomfortableB2formal

   Causing or experiencing physical discomfort or restlessness.

   Unwohl

   • The chair was hard and made her feel uneasy.
   • He felt uneasy after eating too much.
   • The tight collar made him feel uneasy.

   Synonymeantsyfidgetyrestiverestlessuncomfortableunsettled

   Antonymecomfortableeasyrelaxedrestfulsoothing

3. Socially awkwardB2formal

   Feeling unsure or constrained in social situations; not relaxed.

   Unsicher

   • He felt uneasy at the formal dinner party.
   • She was uneasy around people she didn't know.
   • Their conversation was strained and uneasy.

   Synonymeawkwardconstrainedembarrassedill at easeinhibitedinsecurenervousself-conscioustenseuncomfortable

   Antonymecomfortablecomposedconfidentoutgoingrelaxedsociable