uneasy
UK: ʌnˈiːzi | US: ʌnˈiːzi
Definition
adj. feeling anxious or uncomfortable
adj. lacking ease or relaxation
adj. causing discomfort or restlessness
Structure
un <not>easy <comfortable>
Etymology
The word "uneasy" combines the Old English prefix "un-" (meaning "not") with "easy," which derives from the Old French "aisie" (past participle of "aisier," meaning "to ease"). "Easy" itself traces back to the Latin "adjacēre" ("to lie near"). Over time, "uneasy" evolved to describe a state of physical or mental discomfort, reflecting the negation of ease. The logical progression highlights how adding "un-" flips the meaning from comfort to discomfort.
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