unease
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of unease
First recorded in 1300–50; un- 1 ( def. ) + ease ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Distributed by American production company A24 -- behind multiple horror hits, including 2019's "Midsommar" -- "Backrooms" mines the unease generated among users of image board 4chan by a strange photo someone posted in 2019.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Of course, hosting a garage sale where you offer to sell a friend’s clothes is not the same as digging into one another’s finances, but some of the same unease surfaces.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Some people living near the laboratory have expressed unease at the wildfire’s proximity to the heavily contaminated site — especially given its toxic history.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
The reaction reflects a broader unease on campuses, where speakers who mention AI are increasingly being met with hostility from students.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Malcolm checked the canoe over from end to end, taking his time, letting his hands rest on it for longer than he needed to; it calmed his unease.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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