🇬🇧🇨🇳 uneasy - 不安的 : English Lesson

Meaning of "uneasy" ("不安的"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Uneasy means you feel a bit worried, nervous, or uncomfortable about something, even if you’re not sure exactly why. It’s like when your stomach does a tiny flip, or you keep thinking, “Hmm, something feels off,” but you can’t point to exactly what it is.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Mom felt uneasy when I said, “Don’t worry, I already fixed it,” before she even knew something was broken.

Grandpa felt uneasy when his smart watch told him he had taken 3,000 steps, but he’d only walked to the fridge and back.

I felt uneasy when the dentist said, “This won’t hurt a bit,” while holding a tool that looked like it came from outer space.

I was uneasy when my little brother smiled sweetly and said, “Don’t go in your room… yet.”

The cookie looked uneasy when I walked into the kitchen and whispered, “We meet again.”

Anna came home and saw the door open. She felt uneasy. Inside was an uneasy silence; she took an uneasy step forward and called with an uneasy voice, "Kitty?" A small cat jumped out and licked her hand. The uneasy knot in her chest went away, and she laughed, feeling safe.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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