unease

noun

un·​ease ˌən-ˈēz How to pronounce unease (audio)
Synonyms of uneasenext
: mental or spiritual discomfort: such as
a
: vague dissatisfaction : misgiving
b
: anxiety, disquiet
c
: lack of ease (as in social relations) : embarrassment

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A feeling of unease came over her. They noticed increasing signs of unease among the workers.
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As policy stances shift constantly, families are left with a sense of unease and confusion that is confounded by the stress of adjusting to their new lives. — Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025 As Khalil’s arrest in New York casts confusion and unease, educators and international students in the Chicago area and beyond are sounding the alarm and bracing for unprecedented intellectual repression. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025 The real star of Holland is Cave’s style, which builds a disturbing portrait of suburban unease. — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025 Futures tied to the Dow had tumbled in early trading as new economic data showed unease in the labor market. — John Towfighi, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unease

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unease was in the 14th century

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