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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The angst about the Fed’s independence on Monday came against a backdrop of investors’ unease about the global economy. Danielle Kaye, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025 Its grand facade, looming over the misty abyss of Tequendama Falls, is the kind of place that invites amazement and a little unease. Josh Rivera, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025 Even some Republicans have expressed unease with the way the administration has essentially brushed off a Supreme Court order calling for the government to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return. Brett Samuels, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025 The series chronicles the stories of characters living in a dystopian future and the unease with contemporary technology. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025 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

Cite this Entry

“Unease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unease. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

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