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unease

American  
[uhn-eez] / ʌnˈiz /

noun

  1. a state of discomfort or restlessness in the body or mind.

    Anxiety may break through and make itself felt in physical symptoms, such as jitters or unease.

    These initiatives seem to have emerged from the growing unease at the uneven pattern of economic recovery.

Etymology

Origin of unease

First recorded in 1300–50; un- 1 ( def. ) + ease ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Despite his unease with her background, he couldn’t seem to forget Maggie Fox.

From Literature

“With some investor unease around AI stocks still lingering, Nvidia will probably need to beat consensus and offer strong guidance to provide meaningful reassurance.”

From The Wall Street Journal

They are meant to bring reassurance but, for many residents, add to the sense of unease.

From BBC

Adding to the turbulent atmosphere is the economic unease in an election year.

From Los Angeles Times

Such comments are contributing to the sense of unease felt throughout Iran.

From Los Angeles Times

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