: 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 second important thing to say about the speculation around Doctor Who is that the drama’s key figures — including Gatwa himself — have done little to dispel the sense of unease.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 May 2025
Local police are investigating the incident as theft, while Sevnica officials expressed unease, saying Melania's image was never a source of pride for the town.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
Among the decisions striking deep unease within Israel, Mr. Trump announced his administration was going to launch direct negotiations with Israel’s nemesis, Iran.
—Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 14 May 2025
The concept has sparked controversy, unease, amazement and confusion.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 18 May 2025
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 May 2025
Local police are investigating the incident as theft, while Sevnica officials expressed unease, saying Melania's image was never a source of pride for the town.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
Among the decisions striking deep unease within Israel, Mr. Trump announced his administration was going to launch direct negotiations with Israel’s nemesis, Iran.
—Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 14 May 2025
The concept has sparked controversy, unease, amazement and confusion.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 18 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unease
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“Unease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unease. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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