uneasy — [adj] awkward, uncomfortable afraid, agitated, alarmed, all nerves*, anguished, anxious, apprehensive, bothered, constrained, discomposed, dismayed, disquieted, disturbed, edgy, fearful, fidgety, fretful, harassed, ill at ease, impatient,… … New thesaurus
easy — eas|y1 W1S1 [ˈi:zi] adj comparative easier superlative easiest ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(not difficult)¦ 2¦(comfortable)¦ 3¦(not worried)¦ 4¦(friendly)¦ 5¦(easily attacked)¦ 6 take the easy way out 7 have an easy time (of it) … Dictionary of contemporary English
uneasy — un•eas•y [[t]ʌnˈi zi[/t]] adj. eas•i•er, eas•i•est 1) not easy in body or mind; restless; perturbed 2) not easy in manner; awkward; constrained 3) not conducive to ease 4) insecure; an uneasy peace[/ex] • Etymology: 1250–1300 un•ease′, n.… … From formal English to slang
uneasy — unease, n. uneasily, adv. uneasiness, n. /un ee zee/, adj., uneasier, uneasiest. 1. not easy in body or mind; uncomfortable; restless; disturbed; perturbed. 2. not easy in manner; constrained; awkward. 3. not conducive to ease; causing bodily… … Universalium
japan — japanner, n. /jeuh pan /, n., adj., v., japanned, japanning. n. 1. any of various hard, durable, black varnishes, originally from Japan, for coating wood, metal, or other surfaces. 2. work varnished and figured in the Japanese manner. 3. Japans,… … Universalium
china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material … Universalium
ill at ease — adjective socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner awkward and reserved at parties ill at ease among eddies of people he didn t know was always uneasy with strangers • Syn: ↑awkward, ↑uneasy • Similar to: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA — UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, country in N. America. This article is arranged according to the following outline: introduction Colonial Era, 1654–1776 Early National Period, 1776–1820 German Jewish Period, 1820–1880 East European Jewish Period,… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
novel — novel1 novellike, adj. /nov euhl/, n. 1. a fictitious prose narrative of considerable length and complexity, portraying characters and usually presenting a sequential organization of action and scenes. 2. (formerly) novella (def. 1). [1560 70; … Universalium
uncomfortable — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. uneasy; cramped; disturbed, restless; embarrassing, difficult; unpleasant, distressing. See discontent. II (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Troubled in body or mind] Syn. distressed, ill at ease, uneasy,… … English dictionary for students
comfortable — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. content[ed], at ease; informal, well off, fixed. See content, prosperity. Ant., uncomfortable, wretched; poor. II (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [In a state of ease] Syn. contented, content, easy, relaxed,… … English dictionary for students
