unease

noun
UK: /ʌnˈiːz/
US: /ʌnˈiːz/

  1. A feeling of being worried or uncomfortable about something.

    1. I felt unease about the trip.
    2. A general feeling of unease settled over the crowd as the storm approached, making them nervous.

  2. A state of anxiety or disquietude; a lack of comfort or peace of mind.

    1. His unease was obvious to everyone.
    2. Her constant questions betrayed her unease with the proposed business venture, creating tension.

Synonyms

anxiety worry disquiet apprehension
unease transitive-verb

  1. To cause worry or anxiety in someone.

    1. The news will unease him.
    2. The company's financial troubles began to unease investors, prompting many to sell shares.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unease" in English means: A feeling of being worried or uncomfortable about something., A state of anxiety or disquietude; a lack of comfort or peace of mind..

The phonetic transcription of "unease" is /ʌnˈiːz/ in British English and /ʌnˈiːz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unease": anxiety, worry, disquiet, apprehension.

Example usage of "unease": "I felt unease about the trip.". More examples on the page.