unease

uhn-EEZ

Unease (noun) means a feeling of worry, discomfort, or mild anxiety. Example: “A sense of unease spread through the office after the announcement.”

noun

A feeling of worry, discomfort, or mild anxiety.

"A sense of unease spread through the office after the announcement."

How to Use Unease

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA nagging feeling that something isn't right.

Common pairings

a sense of unease growing unease public unease

Word Forms

uneased past tense, uneases singular

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Etymology

From Middle English unese, from un- ("not") plus ease; related to disease.

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for unease

case base mase vase ease tase Jase erase cease phase pease chase

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “unease” mean?

The word “unease” means a feeling of worry, discomfort, or mild anxiety. In plain terms, a nagging feeling that something isn't right.

How do you pronounce “unease”?

“Unease” is pronounced uhn-EEZ (/ʌnˈiːz/ in IPA).

How do you use “unease” in a sentence?

Here is “unease” used in a sentence: “A sense of unease spread through the office after the announcement.”

What part of speech is “unease”?

“Unease” is a noun.

Where does the word “unease” come from?

The word “unease” comes from Middle English. From Middle English unese, from un- ("not") plus ease; related to disease.