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Uneasiness

/ʌnˈiːzinəs/

The state of being uneasy, nervous or restless.

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📖 Definitions of "Uneasiness"

noun

1
The state of being uneasy, nervous or restless.
2
An anxious state of mind; anxiety.

🔄 Synonyms of "Uneasiness"

9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
malaisenoun	A feeling of general bodily discomfort, fatigue or unpleasantness, often at the onset of illness.
disquietnoun	(transitive, intransitive) To make (someone or something) worried or anxious.
uneasenoun	Trouble; misery; a feeling of disquiet or concern.
disquietudenoun	(uncountable) A state of disquiet, uneasiness, or anxiety.
restlessnessnoun	The state or condition of being restless; an inability to be still, quiet, at peace or comfortable.
inquietudenoun	A condition of being restless, uneasy or nervous.
self-consciousnessnoun	Shyness; a feeling of unease in social situations.
uncomfortablenessnoun	Discomfort, especially uneasiness associated with awkwardness, embarrassment, or self-consciousness.
edginessnoun	The state of being edgy.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Uneasiness"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
inquietudenoun	A condition of being restless, uneasy or nervous.
uneasenoun	Trouble; misery; a feeling of disquiet or concern.
disquietudenoun	(uncountable) A state of disquiet, uneasiness, or anxiety.
restlessnessnoun	The state or condition of being restless; an inability to be still, quiet, at peace or comfortable.
disquietnoun	Lack of quiet; absence of tranquility in body or mind
uncomfortablenessnoun	Discomfort, especially uneasiness associated with awkwardness, embarrassment, or self-consciousness.
edginessnoun	The state of being edgy.
malaisenoun	A feeling of general bodily discomfort, fatigue or unpleasantness, often at the onset of illness.
self-consciousnessnoun	Shyness; a feeling of unease in social situations.
trepidationnoun	Anxiety over the uncertain future or possible ill-occurrence.
worrynoun	A strong feeling of anxiety.
discomfortnoun	Mental or bodily distress.
distressnoun	Physical or emotional discomfort, suffering, or alarm, particularly of a more acute nature.
disturbancenoun	The act of disturbing, being disturbed.
anxietynoun	An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
annoyancenoun	(uncountable) The psychological state of being annoyed or irritated.
embarrassmentnoun	A state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or consciousness of having violated a social rule; humiliation.
dismaynoun	A sudden or complete loss of courage and firmness in the face of trouble or danger; overwhelming and disabling terror; a sinking of the spirits
unrestnoun	A state of trouble, confusion and turbulence, especially in a political context; a time of riots, demonstrations and protests.
ailmentnoun	Something which ails one; a disease; sickness.