Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'uneasy'

English Word: uneasy

Key Russian Translations:

• беспокойный (/bʲɪˈspɐkəjnɨj/) - [Adjective, Formal, Used in general contexts to describe mental or emotional unrest]
• тревожный (/ˈtrʲevəʐnɨj/) - [Adjective, Informal, Often used in everyday speech for situations involving worry or anxiety]
• неудобный (/nʲɪʊˈvodnɨj/) - [Adjective, Neutral, Primarily for physical discomfort, but can extend to uneasy feelings in specific contexts]

Frequency: Medium (The word and its translations appear regularly in everyday conversations, literature, and media, but not as ubiquitous as basic vocabulary.)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; learners at this level can understand and use these adjectives in context, though mastering inflections may require practice.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

беспокойный: /bʲɪˈspɐkəjnɨj/

Note on беспокойный: The stress is on the third syllable; be mindful of the palatalized 'b' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers. Variations in regional accents may soften the 'k' sound.

тревожный: /ˈtrʲevəʐnɨj/

Note on тревожный: The 'zh' sound (/ʐ/) is similar to the 's' in "measure"; practice with native audio to capture the soft 'r' influence.

неудобный: /nʲɪʊˈvodnɨj/

Note on неудобный: Stress on the third syllable; the 'u' vowel can vary slightly in speed of speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Feeling anxious, worried, or mentally unsettled

Translation(s) & Context:

• беспокойный - Used in formal or descriptive contexts, such as describing emotional states in literature or professional settings.
• тревожный - Common in informal, everyday situations, like personal conversations about daily worries.

Usage Examples:

• Я чувствую себя беспокойным перед важной встречей.

  I feel uneasy before an important meeting.

• Эта новость вызвала тревожное ощущение в семье.

  This news caused an uneasy feeling in the family.

• Беспокойный сон часто бывает из-за стресса.

  Uneasy sleep often results from stress.

• Тревожный взгляд матери сказал всё без слов.

  The mother's uneasy glance said it all without words.

Meaning 2: Physically uncomfortable or awkward

Translation(s) & Context:

• неудобный - Applied when the uneasiness is more physical, such as in uncomfortable situations or objects.

Usage Examples:

• Сидеть на этом стуле неудобно из-за его твердости.

  Sitting on this chair is uneasy due to its hardness.

• Неудобная тишина повисла в комнате во время беседы.

  An uneasy silence hung in the room during the conversation.

• Неудобный момент возник, когда мы заговорили о политике.

  An uneasy moment arose when we started talking about politics.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

All key translations (беспокойный, тревожный, неудобный) are adjectives, which in Russian undergo full declension based on gender, number, and case. They follow the standard first-declension pattern for adjectives.

Note: These adjectives do not have irregular forms, making them straightforward for learners once the basic patterns are memorized.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • нервный (nervnyy) - Similar to беспокойный, but implies more irritability.
  • волнующий (volnuyushchiy) - Often used interchangeably with тревожный in emotional contexts.
  • суетливый (suetlivyy) - For беспокойный, emphasizing restlessness.
• Antonyms:
  • спокойный (spokoinyy)
  • успокоенный (uspokoennyy)
  • комфортный (komfortnyy)

Related Phrases:

• чувствовать себя беспокойно - (To feel uneasy; used in contexts of internal emotional state.)
• тревожное ожидание - (Uneasy anticipation; common in narratives or daily life.)
• неудобная ситуация - (An uneasy situation; refers to awkward social or physical scenarios.)

Usage Notes:

беспокойный is the most direct translation for "uneasy" in emotional contexts and is preferred in formal writing, while тревожный suits casual speech. Choose неудобный when the uneasiness is physical. Be aware of context: in Russian, these adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they modify, which differs from English. For example, use the feminine form (e.g., беспокойная) with feminine nouns like "жизнь" (life).

Common Errors:

• Error: Using беспокойный without proper declension, e.g., saying "беспокойный дом" when it should be "беспокойный дом" in nominative, but forgetting changes in other cases like genitive ("беспокойного дома").

  Correct: Ensure agreement, e.g., "в беспокойном доме" (in an uneasy house). Explanation: Russian adjectives must inflect, unlike English adjectives.

• Error: Confusing тревожный with беспокойный, leading to overuse of one over the other.

  Correct: Use тревожный for acute worry and беспокойный for general unrest. Example: "Я беспокойный" (I am uneasy in general) vs. "Я тревожный" (I am currently worried). Explanation: Subtle differences in connotation can make sentences sound unnatural if misused.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, expressions of uneasiness like беспокойный often tie into the historical context of uncertainty, such as during turbulent periods in Russian history. For instance, literature by authors like Dostoevsky frequently depicts characters with тревожный states, reflecting deeper societal anxieties, which can help English learners appreciate the emotional depth in Russian media.

Related Concepts:

• тревога (trevoga)
• стресс (stress)
• нервозность (nervoznost')