uneasily

/ʌn'i:zili/
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uneasily

We watched uneasily as the dark clouds gathered.

Definition
  1. Adverb:
    • In a manner marked by mental discomfort, worry, or anxiety: The word describes doing something while feeling troubled, nervous, or apprehensive.
    • In a physically uncomfortable or awkward manner: It can also describe moving or sitting in a way that is not relaxed or natural.
Usage

The adverb "uneasily" modifies verbs to describe how an action is performed with a sense of discomfort, worry, or physical awkwardness. It often precedes the verb it modifies or appears at the end of a clause.

Examples
  • With mental discomfort or worry:
    • She shifted uneasily in her chair during the tense meeting.
    • He waited uneasily for the test results.
  • In a physically awkward manner:
    • The large package fit uneasily into the small trunk of the car.
Advanced Usage
  • "to sit/stand/rest uneasily": To be in a position while feeling troubled or physically uncomfortable.
    • The new evidence sits uneasily with the witness's original testimony. (Suggests a figurative discomfort due to inconsistency.)
  • "to lie uneasily on one's mind": To be a source of persistent worry or concern.
    • The memory of the argument lay uneasily on his mind for days.
Variants and Related Words
  • Uneasy (adjective): Causing or feeling anxiety; troubled or uncomfortable.
    • She had an uneasy feeling about the plan.
  • Uneasiness (noun): A state of mental or physical discomfort.
    • A feeling of uneasiness filled the room.
Synonyms
  • Anxiously: In a manner showing worry or nervousness.
  • Apprehensively: In a fearful or uneasy manner about the future.
  • Restlessly: In a constantly moving, fidgeting, or agitated way.
  • Awkwardly: In a clumsy or physically uncomfortable manner.
Antonyms
  • Calmly: In a peaceful and untroubled manner.
  • Comfortably: In a relaxed and physically content way.
  • Confidently: In a self-assured and untroubled manner.
Related Phrases
  • To watch/look on uneasily: To observe a situation with growing concern or discomfort.
    • The parents watched uneasily as their child climbed the tall tree.
uneasily

We watched uneasily as the dark clouds gathered.

Adverb
  1. with anxiety or apprehension
    • we watched anxiously

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