uneasiness
gb/ˌʌnˈizinəs/ us/ˌʌnˈizinəs/
C1
English
~ 5800
nyugtalanság, feszélyezettség, kellemetlen érzés, rossz közérzet
NOUN
C1
1
nyugtalanság
B2
Usage pattern:
feel uneasiness about [something]
She felt a growing uneasiness as the train moved farther into the dark countryside.
Egyre növekvő nyugtalanságot érzett, ahogy a vonat egyre beljebb haladt a sötét vidéken.
There is a general uneasiness about the company’s sudden change in direction.
Általános nyugtalanság érezhető a cég hirtelen irányváltásával kapcsolatban.
His smile did little to ease my uneasiness about the whole situation.
Reports of rising crime have created uneasiness among local residents.
He couldn’t explain his uneasiness, but something about the offer seemed wrong.
Learner examples
I feel some uneasiness about moving to a new city.
Némi nyugtalanságot érzek az új városba költözés miatt.
There was uneasiness in the room after the bad news.
A rossz hír után nyugtalanság érződött a szobában.
Her words gave me uneasiness, but I did not know why.
The strange noise caused uneasiness in the house.
He spoke with uneasiness about the future.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *uneasiness* when they mean simple physical lack of comfort, where *discomfort* or *inconvenience* would be more natural (e.g., "the uneasiness of this chair" sounds odd; better: "the discomfort of this chair"). They also confuse it with strong fear; in many cases *fear* or *anxiety* may be better if the feeling is intense rather than mild.
Meaning
a vague feeling of worry
Collocations
feel uneasiness
|a sense of uneasiness
|a feeling of uneasiness
|growing uneasiness
|cause uneasiness
|relieve uneasiness
Synonyms
anxiety (Often stronger and more clinical; can suggest a medical condition, while "uneasiness" is usually milder and vaguer.)
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disquiet (Slightly more formal and literary; often used for serious or widespread concern.)
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apprehension (Focuses more on fear about something in the future; "uneasiness" can be more general.)
Antonyms
calm (Describes a relaxed emotional state without worry or nervousness.)
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reassurance (Refers to words or actions that remove or prevent uneasiness.)
Themes
emotions
|mental_health
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A light but constant feeling of worry or nervousness, often when you think something may be wrong or may go wrong.
A mild but persistent feeling of worry, nervousness, or discomfort, often without a clear or specific reason, especially when you sense that something may be wrong.
NOUN
C1
2
Usage pattern:
uneasiness between [people/group]
There was clear uneasiness between the two ex-partners when they met at the party.
Amikor a bulin találkoztak, jól érezhető volt a feszélyezettség a két volt partner között.
Her joke helped break the uneasiness in the room after the argument.
A vicce segített feloldani a vita után a szobában kialakult feszélyezettséget.
He sensed a slight uneasiness in their voices when his name was mentioned.
The long silence at the dinner table increased everyone’s uneasiness.
His formal tone created an uneasiness that made open discussion difficult.
Learner examples
There was uneasiness in the group after the mistake.
A hiba után feszélyezettség volt a csoportban.
I felt uneasiness when I met my boss outside of work.
Feszélyezettséget éreztem, amikor a főnökömmel a munkahelyen kívül találkoztam.
A short joke can remove the uneasiness in a meeting.
The uneasiness between them was easy to see.
Her kind words reduced the uneasiness in the class.
Common mistake:
Learners often use *shy* or *shyness* where *uneasiness* is better. *Shyness* is a personal trait, while *uneasiness* is a temporary feeling that can affect anyone in a specific situation.
Meaning
social nervousness or awkwardness
Collocations
an air of uneasiness
|social uneasiness
|uneasiness between them
|break the uneasiness
|add to the uneasiness
Synonyms
awkwardness (Highlights the uncomfortable, clumsy feeling in social situations rather than inner worry.)
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embarrassment (Often stronger and more focused on feeling ashamed; *uneasiness* can be quieter and less intense.)
Antonyms
ease (Describes feeling relaxed and natural in a social setting, without tension.)
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comfort (Implies feeling relaxed and confident with others, the opposite of social uneasiness.)
Themes
emotions
|social
|daily_life
|relationships
Definition
A feeling of being nervous and not relaxed with other people, when the situation feels awkward.
A feeling of nervousness, self-consciousness, or lack of ease in a social situation, especially when people do not know what to say or how to behave.
NOUN
C1
3
Usage pattern:
uneasiness in [a part of the body]
After the heavy meal, he noticed a slight uneasiness in his stomach.
A nehéz étel után enyhe kellemetlen érzést tapasztalt a gyomrában.
The medicine may cause some uneasiness at first, but it usually passes quickly.
A gyógyszer eleinte okozhat némi rossz közérzetet, de ez általában gyorsan elmúlik.
She woke up with an unexplained uneasiness in her chest and decided to see a doctor.
The long bus ride left him with a general uneasiness and a dull headache.
If you feel any uneasiness or shortness of breath, stop the exercise immediately.
Learner examples
This food gives me uneasiness in my stomach.
Ez az étel kellemetlen érzést okoz a gyomromban.
He felt uneasiness in his back after lifting the box.
A doboz felemelése után kellemetlen érzés jelentkezett a hátában.
If you feel uneasiness, you should rest.
The long trip caused uneasiness and a small headache.
She had some uneasiness after the new medicine.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse *uneasiness* for all kinds of physical problems. For clear pain or strong sickness, words like *pain*, *ache*, or *nausea* are usually better. *Uneasiness* sounds relatively mild.
Meaning
mild bodily discomfort
Collocations
a feeling of uneasiness in the stomach
|stomach uneasiness
|physical uneasiness
|slight uneasiness
|cause uneasiness
Synonyms
discomfort (Very close in meaning; more general and more common for physical sensations.)
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queasiness (More specifically about feeling like you might vomit; *uneasiness* can be broader.)
Antonyms
comfort (Describes a state of physical ease without pain or unpleasant sensations.)
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well-being (A general state of feeling physically healthy and comfortable.)
Themes
health
|daily_life
|body
Definition
A light bad feeling in the body, for example in the stomach, that is not strong pain but still feels uncomfortable.
A slight physical discomfort, such as a weak stomach upset or a general unwell feeling, that is noticeable but not strong enough to be called pain or illness.
Grammar
Dictionary form
uneasiness
IPA
GB/ˌʌnˈizinəs/
US/ˌʌnˈizinəs/
Syllables & stress
un - eas - i - ness (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (eas)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: uneasiness
- Plural: uneasiness
Word family
Expressions
a feeling of uneasiness
1/ə fˈilɪŋ əv ˌʌnˈizinəs/
fixed phrase
the emotional state of uneasiness
A phrase used to talk about the emotion of uneasiness in a general way, often before explaining the reason.
Examples
- She had a feeling of uneasiness as she walked home alone at night.
- A feeling of uneasiness spread through the crowd when the doors stayed closed.
a sense of uneasiness
1/ə sˈɛns əv ˌʌnˈizinəs/
fixed phrase
a vague experience of uneasiness
A phrase used when uneasiness is not strong or clear but is noticed in a person, group, or place.
Examples
- There was a sense of uneasiness in the office after the layoffs were announced.
- The empty streets gave him a sense of uneasiness he could not explain.
with some uneasiness
1/wˈɪθ sˈʌm ˌʌnˈizinəs/
fixed phrase
doing something while uneasy
Used to say that someone does something, but they feel a little worried or uncomfortable while doing it.
Examples
- He agreed to the plan with some uneasiness.
- She watched the children play near the road with some uneasiness.