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Christine Christie Posted 4 years ago
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Uneasy

Can the adjective 'uneasy' be used in this context?


"When he lifts weight, he complains that his knee feels uneasy."

  

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Christine Christie Can the adjective 'uneasy' be used in this context? No. "Uneasy" means something like "nervous".

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  • Christine Christie Can the adjective 'uneasy' be used in this context?
  • No.
  • "Uneasy" means something like "nervous".
  • His knee can't feel anything.
  • The difference is in the use of "feel".
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Christine ChristieCan the adjective 'uneasy' be used in this context?

No. "Uneasy" means something like "nervous". His knee can't feel anything. The difference is in the use of "feel". If he feels uneasy, he is experiencing uneasiness. A knee can't experience uneasiness. If his knee feels unstable, he is experiencing instability in his knee.

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Christine Christie"When he lifts weight, he complains that his knee feels shaky."
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