uneasytransition

noun
UK /ʌnˈiːzi trænˈzɪʃən/
US /ʌnˈiːzi trænˈzɪʃən/

A change that feels a little bumpy or uncomfortable.

Moving to a new school was an uneasy transition for Mia.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A period of change marked by worry or uncertainty.

The uneasy transition between seasons made everyone restless.

3. A shift from one state to another that causes mild stress.

His uneasy transition from student to worker took a few months.

4. A gradual change that feels tense for the people involved.

The team's uneasy transition to new rules slowed things down.