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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA nagging feeling that something isn't right.
Common pairings
a sense of unease
growing unease
public unease
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- uneases
- Past tense
- uneased
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Etymology
From Middle English unese, from un- ("not") plus ease; related to disease.
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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.
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