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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For protesters, that record sits uneasily besides the prime minister’s denunciation of violence against women. — Amrita Basu, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2026 Around him, media members watched uneasily as event organizers scrambled to determine the winner of the women’s marathon. — Vivian Yao, Baltimore Sun, 17 Oct. 2026 After some back and forth, with Salazar’s spokesperson looking on uneasily, the congresswoman turned to the priest. — Daniel Castro, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2026 The moves are sparking concern on both sides of the Atlantic, while stock markets continue to watch uneasily. — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 2 Oct. 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 1 Nov. 2026.

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