uneasilyhushed
adjectiveUK /ʌnˈiːzɪli hʌʃt/
US /ʌnˈiːzəli hʌʃt/
Quiet in a way that feels nervous or worried.
The room was uneasily hushed as the children waited for the teacher's answer.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Made quiet in a way that shows fear or doubt.
Her uneasily hushed voice made everyone lean closer to hear.
3. Calm but with a feeling that something is wrong.
The uneasily hushed crowd watched the dark clouds gather.
4. Quiet because people are unsure or uncomfortable.
After the mistake, the meeting turned uneasily hushed.