: mental or spiritual discomfort: such as
a
: vague dissatisfaction : misgiving
c
: lack of ease (as in social relations) : embarrassment
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A feeling of unease came over her.
They noticed increasing signs of unease among the workers.
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Beyond technical concerns, Iran's broader military buildup adds to regional unease.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Rose felt a sense of unease upon returning home, and Hadley continued to have episodes.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
For the rest of us, watching in horror from afar, there has also been a sense of unease this week.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025
This latest string of robberies comes amid a wave of similar small business break-ins, as well as financial losses due to last week’s blizzard, adding to the unease felt by many small business owners in the metro.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Rose felt a sense of unease upon returning home, and Hadley continued to have episodes.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
For the rest of us, watching in horror from afar, there has also been a sense of unease this week.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025
This latest string of robberies comes amid a wave of similar small business break-ins, as well as financial losses due to last week’s blizzard, adding to the unease felt by many small business owners in the metro.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Unease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unease. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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