uneasily

adverb

Definition of uneasilynext
as in uncomfortably

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Recent Examples of uneasily This oversharing of small details exists uneasily alongside a surprising lack of reflection on the book’s ostensible themes. — Matthew Walther, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026 Most respondents cluster uneasily in the middle, reflecting ambivalence rather than ideological conviction. — Alexis Montambault-Trudelle, The Conversation, 9 June 2026 Though initially humbled by a world where women run everything and men fight for recognition, Damien adapts uneasily to the power imbalance and decides to pursue the CEO role alongside Alex. — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 22 May 2026 This creator play and this legacy play seem to fit together … uneasily. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for uneasily
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uneasily
  1. uncomfortably
  2. anxiously
  3. apprehensively
  4. warily
  5. critically
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  • The students stirred uncomfortably at the clear breach of protocol.
    — Bob Woodward, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • In 1932, Carlos (Milo Quifes) is a young man in Grenada at a time when Spain is lurching uncomfortably towards an ever-increasing spiteful intolerance of homosexuality.
    — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of uncomfortably
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  • López can still picture her father holding the radio up to the window on rainy or cloudy days and putting his ear close to its speakers, anxiously trying to catch the signal before the Mensajero Rural ended.
    — Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Mitchell will enter free agency in late January, when the Fever will anxiously await her decision.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of anxiously
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  • This show of sweetness fighting back against a sense of hopelessness builds an apprehensively brighter perspective than earlier work.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Definition of apprehensively
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  • He's been viewed warily by some Jewish voters, which he's tried to address by apologizing for some past controversial comments.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Ever since the outbreak of war with Iran earlier this year, motorists have been warily eyeing prices at the pump.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of warily
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  • Minnehaha County Deputy Katherine Frank was critically wounded Friday night when gunfire erupted about 30 minutes after deputies arrived at the home, the Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office said.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Better decision-making doesn’t always require sweeping changes to workflows or new layers of oversight; small, consistent habits can help engineers stay focused, think critically and navigate competing demands without sacrificing productivity.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
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“Uneasily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uneasily. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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