uneasiness
gb/ˌʌnˈizinəs/ us/ˌʌnˈizinəs/
C1
Inglês
~ 5800
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
C1
state
1
a vague feeling of worry
A light but constant feeling of worry or nervousness, often when you think something may be wrong or may go wrong.
Padrão de uso:
feel uneasiness about [something]
Erro comum:
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.
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
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.)
Colocações
feel uneasiness
|a sense of uneasiness
|a feeling of uneasiness
|growing uneasiness
|cause uneasiness
|relieve uneasiness
Temas
emotions
|mental_health
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- She felt a growing uneasiness as the train moved farther into the dark countryside.
- There is a general uneasiness about the company’s sudden change in direction.
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I feel some uneasiness about moving to a new city.
- There was uneasiness in the room after the bad news.
- 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.
Substantivo
C1
state
2
social nervousness or awkwardness
A feeling of being nervous and not relaxed with other people, when the situation feels awkward.
Padrão de uso:
uneasiness between [people/group]
Erro comum:
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.
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
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.)
Colocações
an air of uneasiness
|social uneasiness
|uneasiness between them
|break the uneasiness
|add to the uneasiness
Temas
emotions
|social
|daily_life
|relationships
Exemplos
- There was clear uneasiness between the two ex-partners when they met at the party.
- Her joke helped break the uneasiness in the room after the argument.
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- There was uneasiness in the group after the mistake.
- I felt uneasiness when I met my boss outside of work.
- 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.
Substantivo
C1
state
3
mild bodily discomfort
A light bad feeling in the body, for example in the stomach, that is not strong pain but still feels uncomfortable.
Padrão de uso:
uneasiness in [a part of the body]
Erro comum:
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.
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
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.)
Colocações
a feeling of uneasiness in the stomach
|stomach uneasiness
|physical uneasiness
|slight uneasiness
|cause uneasiness
Temas
health
|daily_life
|body
Exemplos
- After the heavy meal, he noticed a slight uneasiness in his stomach.
- The medicine may cause some uneasiness at first, but it usually passes quickly.
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- This food gives me uneasiness in my stomach.
- He felt uneasiness in his back after lifting the box.
- If you feel uneasiness, you should rest.
- The long trip caused uneasiness and a small headache.
- She had some uneasiness after the new medicine.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
uneasiness
AFI
GB/ˌʌnˈizinəs/
US/ˌʌnˈizinəs/
Sílabas e tonicidade
un - eas - i - ness (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (eas)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: uneasiness
- Plural: uneasiness
Família de palavras
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- He agreed to the plan with some uneasiness.
- She watched the children play near the road with some uneasiness.