unease
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un·ease

noun \ˌən-ˈēz\

Definition of UNEASE

: mental or spiritual discomfort: as
a : vague dissatisfaction : misgiving
b : anxiety, disquiet
c : lack of ease (as in social relations) : embarrassment

Examples of UNEASE

  1. A feeling of unease came over her.
  2. They noticed increasing signs of unease among the workers.

First Known Use of UNEASE

14th century

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