unease
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of unease
First recorded in 1300–50; un- 1 ( def. ) + ease ( def. )
Example Sentences
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This unease has given Democrats hope of flipping the governorship, where Lahn will now face off in November against Democratic State Auditor Rob Sand.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
At the rapidly expanding AI on the Lot conference in Culver City, the “Taxi Driver” scripter mixed provocation and unease as he contemplated Hollywood’s future.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
But Cheng's cross-strait rhetoric has gone beyond the comfort zone of many people in her own party and caused unease among foreign partners, including Washington.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Still, the movie’s puzzle-palace look and its boldly consistent color scheme—I’m not sure yellow has ever been so scary—conjure up a deep-in-the-bones unease that much more experienced directors rarely manage to create.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
She watched with great unease as he set off along the path.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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