Uneasiness

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈiːzi.nəs/

Definitions of uneasiness

noun a feeling of anxiety or discomfort

Example Sentences

A1 I felt uneasiness before my first day of school.

A2 Her uneasiness grew as the deadline approached.

B1 The uneasiness in the room was palpable as they awaited the test results.

B2 He tried to mask his uneasiness with a smile, but she could see right through it.

C1 Despite his uneasiness, he remained calm and composed during the crisis.

C2 The uneasiness in the atmosphere was a sign of the impending storm.

Examples of uneasiness in a Sentence

formal The uneasiness among investors was palpable as the stock market continued to plummet.

informal I could sense the uneasiness in the room as everyone waited for the test results to be announced.

slang There was a lot of uneasiness going around before the big game, but we pulled through in the end.

figurative Her uneasiness was like a dark cloud hanging over her, making it hard for her to enjoy anything.

Grammatical Forms of uneasiness

• plural: uneasinesses
• comparative: more uneasiness
• superlative: most uneasiness
• present tense: feels uneasiness
• future tense: will feel uneasiness
• perfect tense: has felt uneasiness
• continuous tense: is feeling uneasiness
• singular: uneasiness
• positive degree: uneasiness
• infinitive: to feel uneasiness
• gerund: feeling uneasiness
• participle: uneasinessed

Origin and Evolution of uneasiness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'uneasiness' originated from the Old French word 'aisesier' which means 'to put at ease'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'uneasiness' shifted from its original meaning of 'to put at ease' to its current usage referring to a state of discomfort or anxiety.