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- [uhn-ee-zee]
- /ʌnˈi zi/
- /ʌnˈiː.zi.nəs/
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- [uhn-ee-zee]
- /ʌnˈi zi/
Definitions of uneasiness word
- adjective uneasiness not easy in body or mind; uncomfortable; restless; disturbed; perturbed. 1
- adjective uneasiness not easy in manner; constrained; awkward. 1
- adjective uneasiness not conducive to ease; causing bodily discomfort. 1
- noun uneasiness anxiety 1
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Origin of uneasiness
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
First recorded in 1250-1300, uneasy is from the Middle English word unesy. See un-1, easy
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Parts of speech for Uneasiness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
uneasiness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
uneasiness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for uneasiness
noun uneasiness
- agita — acid indigestion
- agitas — heartburn; indigestion.
- alarm — Alarm is a feeling of fear or anxiety that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen.
- all-overs — a general feeling of unease and nervousness throughout the body (usually preceded by the).
- angst — Angst is a feeling of anxiety and worry.
Antonyms for uneasiness
noun uneasiness
- ataraxia — calmness or peace of mind; emotional tranquillity
- insouciance — the quality of being insouciant; lack of care or concern; indifference.
- collectedness — The state or quality of being collected.
- ease — freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort: to enjoy one's ease.
- easygoingness — The quality of being easygoing.
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