uneasily

adverb

un·​eas·​i·​ly ˌən-ˈē-zə-lē How to pronounce uneasily (audio)
Synonyms of uneasilynext
: in an uneasy manner
looked around uneasily

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László Moholy-Nagy hovers low over a gaggle of pigeons, suspending the viewer uneasily between protector and predator. Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 26 June 2026 Most respondents cluster uneasily in the middle, reflecting ambivalence rather than ideological conviction. Alexis Montambault-Trudelle, The Conversation, 9 June 2026 Though initially humbled by a world where women run everything and men fight for recognition, Damien adapts uneasily to the power imbalance and decides to pursue the CEO role alongside Alex. Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 22 May 2026 This creator play and this legacy play seem to fit together … uneasily. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for uneasily

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uneasily was in the 14th century

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“Uneasily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uneasily. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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