Synonyms for Uneasy
Definition of uneasy
- adjective
- lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance; "farmers were uneasy until rain finally came"; "uneasy about his health"; "gave an uneasy laugh"; "uneasy lies the head that wears the crown"; "an uneasy coalition government"; "an uneasy calm"; "an uneasy silence fell on the group"
- lacking or not affording physical or mental rest; "a restless night"; "she fell into an uneasy sleep"
- causing or fraught with or showing anxiety; "spent an anxious night waiting for the test results"; "cast anxious glances behind her"; "those nervous moments before takeoff"; "an unquiet mind"
11 synonyms found
Writing tips for "uneasy"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like anxious, apprehensive, awkward can replace "uneasy" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Uneasy" in song lyrics
See how uneasy is used in real songs:
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"His eyes buckle, his voice is uneasy"
John Cena f/ Tha Trademarc — If it All Ended Tomorrow -
"My style is sex and violence, vocabulary and science, and an uneasy"
Ras Kass — H2OProof