uneasiness

• Nom désignant un état d'anxiété, de malaise ou d'inquiétude, souvent provoqué par l'incertitude ou une situation socialement gênante.

A noun referring to a state of anxiety, discomfort, or restlessness, often arising from uncertainty or social awkwardness.

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1. Anxiety or worryB2formal

   A state of mental discomfort, anxiety, or nervousness that can make a person feel tense or irritable.

   Inquiétude

   • A growing uneasiness settled over the crowd as the news spread.
   • She felt a deep uneasiness before the important interview.
   • His uneasiness about the decision was obvious to everyone.

   Synonymesagitationanxietyapprehensiondiscomfortdisquietdistressnervousnessrestlessnesstensionworry

   Antonymescalmnesscomposureeasepeaceserenitytranquility

2. Physical discomfortB2formal

   A mild feeling of physical sickness or depression, often without a clear cause.

   malaise physique

   • The patient complained of a general uneasiness and fatigue.
   • After the long flight, he experienced a strange uneasiness in his stomach.
   • The medication caused a slight uneasiness and dizziness.

   Synonymesdiscomfortindispositionmalaisequeasiness

   Antonymescomforteasewellness

3. Embarrassment or self-consciousnessB2formal

   A feeling of embarrassment or discomfort arising from the belief that others are critically observing you.

   gêne, embarras

   • His uneasiness in social situations made him avoid parties.
   • She felt a sudden uneasiness when all eyes turned toward her.
   • The awkward silence added to his uneasiness.

   Synonymesabashmentawkwardnesschagrinconstraintdiffidencediscomfiturediscomfortembarrassmentinhibitionmortificationself-consciousnessshamesheepishnessshynesstimidity

   Antonymesassurancecomposureconfidenceeasepoise

4. Awkwardness or lack of easeC1formal

   A personal trait of appearing uncomfortable, awkward, or ill at ease in one's surroundings.

   Gêne, malaise

   • His uneasiness was evident in his fidgeting and nervous laughter.
   • The speaker's uneasiness made the audience feel tense as well.
   • She tried to hide her uneasiness behind a forced smile.

   Synonymesawkwardnessdiscomfiturediscomfortembarrassmentnervousnessself-consciousnesstensionunease

   Antonymesaplombassurancecomposureeasepoise

5. Restlessness or inability to relaxB2formal

   A state of being unable to rest, relax, or remain still, often due to inner tension.

   Nervosité, agitation

   • The child's uneasiness kept him from sitting still during the lesson.
   • She paced the room, her uneasiness growing with each passing minute.
   • A feeling of uneasiness made it impossible for him to fall asleep.

   Synonymesagitationanxietydisquietedginessfidgetinessjitterinessnervousnessrestlessnesstension

   Antonymescalmnesscomposurepeacefulnessrelaxationserenitytranquility