unease

noun

un·​ease ˌən-ˈēz How to pronounce unease (audio)
Synonyms of unease
: 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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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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Luke Halls’ video and projections add another layer of visual unease, allowing screens and technology inside the home to become as suspicious as its shadowy corners. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 Now investors are wondering whether the bond market’s unease is strong enough to disturb a booming stock market. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 Lockhart expressed unease at putting more requirements and restrictions on schools at a time when so much attention is now on whether the state needs to do more. — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026 But there’s more than gags here; the episode also delves into the gang’s unease with their changing lives, as well as the reservations everyone but Ted seems to have about his engagement to Stella (Sarah Chalke). — Erin Strecker, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unease

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unease was in the 13th century

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“Unease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unease. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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