uneasiness

/ʌn'i:zinis/
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uneasiness

A child feels uneasiness before the first day of school.

Definition
  1. 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.
uneasiness

A child feels uneasiness before the first day of school.

Noun
  1. inability to rest or relax or be still
  2. the trait of seeming ill at ease
  3. embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you
  4. physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)
  5. feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable