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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The vote comes amid public unease over intervention in Yemen, where Egypt’s costly 1960s military campaign remains a cautionary memory. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026 The band frequently steers the poppy songwriting offroad by leaning into distortion and ambience, creating moments of both near-mania and hazy unease. — Sue Park, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026 Mild unease gave way to statements about being worthless, unloved, and a failure. — Shae Lake, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 The four stories in Gods Don’t Give Gifts live inside that unease. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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