uneasiness
/ʌn'i:zinis/
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- A state of physical or mental discomfort: A feeling of being uncomfortable, restless, or mildly ill.
- Anxiety or worry: A state of being troubled or nervous about something.
- Self-consciousness: Embarrassment stemming from a feeling that one is being watched or judged by others.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- A feeling of uneasiness came over her as she entered the dark room.
- He tried to hide his uneasiness about the upcoming exam.
- There was a general uneasiness in the crowd as they waited for the delayed announcement.
Advanced Usage
- "A sense of uneasiness": A specific feeling or intuition of discomfort or apprehension.
- A deep sense of uneasiness settled in the pit of her stomach.
- "To dispel uneasiness": To remove or get rid of feelings of worry or discomfort.
- He made a joke to dispel the uneasiness in the room.
Variants and Related Words
- Uneasy (adj): Causing or feeling anxiety; troubled or uncomfortable.
- She felt uneasy about the plan.
- Unease (n): A synonym for uneasiness, often used interchangeably.
- His voice betrayed his unease.
Synonyms
- Disquiet: A feeling of anxiety or worry.
- Apprehension: Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
- Restlessness: The inability to rest or relax due to anxiety or boredom.
Related Phrases
- To feel a pang of uneasiness: To experience a sudden, sharp feeling of discomfort or worry.
- She felt a pang of uneasiness when she realized she had forgotten her keys.
- A source of uneasiness: Something that causes ongoing worry or discomfort.
- The strange noise was a constant source of uneasiness for the family.
Related Idioms
- To be ill at ease: To be anxious or uncomfortable.
- He was ill at ease in large social gatherings.
Noun
- inability to rest or relax or be still
- the trait of seeming ill at ease
- embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you
- physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)
- feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable