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.

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Etymology

Origin of unease

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

Example Sentences

One big factor that supports the idea of leadership rotation is investor unease around some of the biggest themes — the artificial-intelligence trade, the “Magnificent Seven” group of megacap tech stocks and market concentration.

From MarketWatch

The news reflects increased unease over the speed of implementation of the German government’s ramp-up in spending on defense and infrastructure, which was expected to boost the economy in the coming years.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr. Netanyahu’s decision to dismiss him caused unease among both military leaders and in the general public, because it was perceived to be motivated by political considerations rather than security ones.

From New York Times

The premier sought to counter unease about growing state dominance in the economy and tension with the United States over security, technology and trade.

From Seattle Times

Though the proposal is nonbinding, the 52 percent vote in its favor suggests unease among investors over Starbucks’s response to the union campaign.

From New York Times

Related Words

• angst
• apprehension
• disquiet
• doubt
• dread
• foreboding
• jitters
• misgiving
• mistrust
• nervousness
• panic
• restlessness
• uncertainty
• uneasiness
• worry