unease

noun

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

Examples of unease in a Sentence

A feeling of unease came over her. They noticed increasing signs of unease among the workers.
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Hanan Townshend’s score, with its heavy, rhythmic breathing and ethereal tones, cultivates a constant atmosphere of unease. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024 Voters interviewed at polling sites described going to cast their ballots with a deep sense of unease. Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024 In the past hundred years it’s grown beyond its roots, tapping into a specifically Southern type of unease about the changing roles of American women in the first half of the 20th century. Elizabeth Friend, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2024 American voters are approaching the presidential election with deep unease about what could follow, including the potential for political violence, attempts to overturn the election results and its broader implications for democracy, according to a new poll. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unease 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Unease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unease. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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