Uneasy
(adjective)
- Feeling or showing nervousness or discomfort.
- Not comfortable or relaxed.
Origin:
Late middle english (in the sense "disturbed, disturbed in mind"): from un- "not" + easy.
Examples:
- She felt uneasy about the meeting with her boss.
- The guests were uneasy about the strange noises coming from the basement.
- His uneasiness was visible as he kept shifting in his seat.
- The uneasy silence in the room made everyone feel awkward.
- She felt uneasy about her decision to quit her job.