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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Much of that unease stems from mounting costs, and the pressure is being felt across the supply chain. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 Diplomatic unease The diplomat’s remarks come amid diplomatic unease over the latest revisions to the electoral decree , the third in four months. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 The story grew from Mandel’s unease over a country divided not just by politics, but by competing versions of reality. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 There’s also growing unease over aggressive immigration enforcement. — ABC News, 11 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 14 Oct. 2026.

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