uneasily

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière qui provoque ou manifeste un malaise, de l'inquiétude ou de la gêne ». Décrit des actions accomplies avec un sentiment d'anxiété, de tension ou de manque de tranquillité.

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.

   Avec inquiétude ou malaise

   • 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.

   Synonymesanxiouslyapprehensivelynervouslyrestlesslytenselyuncomfortablyworriedly

   Antonymescalmlycomfortablyeasily

2. With uncertainty or doubtB2formal

   In a way that reflects hesitation or lack of confidence.

   avec incertitude

   • 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.

   Synonymesdoubtfullyhesitantlytentativelyuncertainly

   Antonymesassuredlyconfidently