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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

Example Sentences

A feeling of unease came over her. They noticed increasing signs of unease among the workers.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unease was in the 14th century

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