Noun: uneasiness ,ún'ee-zee-nus
- Feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
"The upcoming deadline caused uneasiness among the team members";
- edginess, inquietude, disquietude
- Physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)
"A general uneasiness swept through the office during flu season";
- malaise, unease
- Embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you
"She felt a sense of uneasiness at the formal dinner";
- self-consciousness, uncomfortableness
- The trait of seeming ill at ease
"The uneasiness in the room grew as they waited for the announcement";
- disquiet, unease
- Inability to rest, relax or be still
"She felt a sense of uneasiness before the important meeting";
- restlessness, queasiness
Type of: anxiety, discomfort, discomposure, embarrassment, nervousness, uncomfortableness