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unease

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈniz// UK //ʌnˈiːz// un·ease

n. a feeling of worry, fear, or discomfort. You might feel this when something is not quite right or when you are in an unfamiliar situation.

n. a state of anxiety, discomfort, or apprehension. Often used to describe a general sense of instability or a lack of confidence in a situation.


SIMPLE

There was a sense of unease in the room.

CONTEXTUAL

The sudden silence in the office created a feeling of unease among the staff.

COMPLEX

The protagonist's journey is defined by a growing sense of unease, as the familiar rules of his world begin to break down under the pressure of the unknown.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

From Middle English unese, equivalent to un- + ease. Compare disease.

Etymology 2

From Middle English unesen, equivalent to un- + ease.

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