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uneasiness

/ʌnˈiːzɪnəs/
English Definition
n. a feeling of worry or discomfort
中文释义
不安
Example Sentence

The sudden drop in barometric pressure before the storm caused a palpable uneasiness among the sailors.

暴风雨前气压的突然下降在船员中引起了明显的不安。

Synonyms
anxiety disquiet apprehension
Antonyms
calm composure
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “uneasiness”?

  1. A A feeling of worry or discomfort
  2. B The ability to do something
  3. C A person or animal that is physically weak
  4. D Something that has been achieved successfully
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A — A feeling of worry or discomfort. “uneasiness” means a feeling of worry or discomfort.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “a feeling of worry or discomfort”?

  1. A uneasiness
  2. B accomplishment
  3. C capability
  4. D weakling
Show answer

A — uneasiness. “uneasiness” means a feeling of worry or discomfort.

Common questions about “uneasiness”

What does “uneasiness” mean?

uneasiness — a feeling of worry or discomfort. In Chinese: 不安.

How do you pronounce “uneasiness”?

uneasiness is pronounced /ʌnˈiːzɪnəs/.

How is “uneasiness” used in a sentence?

The sudden drop in barometric pressure before the storm caused a palpable uneasiness among the sailors. (暴风雨前气压的突然下降在船员中引起了明显的不安。)

What are synonyms for “uneasiness”?

anxiety, disquiet, apprehension — all close in meaning to uneasiness (a feeling of worry or discomfort).

What is the opposite of “uneasiness”?

calm, composure — each the opposite of uneasiness (a feeling of worry or discomfort).

Is “uneasiness” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. uneasiness is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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