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Definition of unease

unease

/ʌnˈiːz/
un · ease
Adverb:uneasily
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Adjective:uneasy
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unease Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A state or feeling of anxiety, discomfort, or mild apprehension about an uncertain situation.

Example

"There was a growing sense of unease among the employees regarding the upcoming company restructuring."

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• Rhymes for unease

• Nearby Words

unearned
unearth
unearthly
unease
uneasily
uneasiness
uneasy

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the prefix 'un-' (lack of) and 'ese' (ease), which derives from Old French 'aise', meaning comfort or pleasure.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unease. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unease
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