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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Both countries are uneasily preoccupied with their trajectory these days. — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 This oversharing of small details exists uneasily alongside a surprising lack of reflection on the book’s ostensible themes. — Matthew Walther, The Atlantic, 20 July 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 See All Example Sentences for uneasily

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 16 Aug. 2026.

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