unease

noun

un·​ease ˌən-ˈēz 

: mental or spiritual discomfort: such as

a

: vague dissatisfaction : misgiving

b

: anxiety, disquiet

c

: lack of ease (as in social relations) : embarrassment

Synonyms of unease

• concern
• fear
• anxiety
• worry
• concernment
• uneasiness

Examples of unease in a Sentence

A feeling of unease came over her.

They noticed increasing signs of unease among the workers.

Recent Examples on the Web

Visa said the convenience of digital shopping also comes with growing unease about scams. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Concerns about immigration policy are adding to unease among some Hispanic voters, especially in South Texas. — Senior Editor, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

That unease prompted her to call her son Mohammad, who was sharing a pizza dinner with friends. — Suheir Hashimeh, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2026

This unease was mirrored a bit behind the scenes, where Stewart experienced a little bit of culture clash. — Jordan Hoffman, Vanity Fair, 29 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unease

• agrees
• appease
• bougies
• burmese
• chemise
• chickpeas
• chinese
• cowpeas
• curies
• decrees
• degrees
• disease