B2adverbemotionspsychology
US/ʌnˈiː.zə.li/
UK/ʌnˈiː.zɪ.li/
in a worried or uncomfortable way
In context
He shifted uneasily in his chair while the manager spoke.
The two neighbors glanced at each other uneasily.
She laughed uneasily when asked about money and quickly changed the subject.
Words that go with uneasily
verb + adverb
- shift uneasilyThe boy shifted uneasily as the teacher approached.
- laugh uneasilyThey laughed uneasily at his joke.
- glance uneasilyHe glanced uneasily at the clock.
- sit uneasilyThe decision sits uneasily with many voters.
- wait uneasilyWe waited uneasily for the test results.
- look uneasilyShe looked uneasily at the stranger.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He waited uneasy.Correct: He waited uneasily.