Unease: meaning, definitions and examples

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unease

 

[ ʌnˈiːz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

Unease is a feeling of discomfort, nervousness, or anxiety. It is the state of being uneasy.

Synonyms

anxiety, discomfort, disquiet, nervousness

Examples of usage

  • I sensed an unease in the room as soon as I walked in.
  • The unease in her voice was evident, indicating that something was bothering her.
  • His unease grew as the deadline approached.
  • She tried to hide her unease behind a smile.
  • The unease in the air was palpable.

Translations

Translations of the word "unease" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desconforto

🇮🇳 असुविधा

🇩🇪 Unbehagen

🇮🇩 ketidaknyamanan

🇺🇦 незручність

🇵🇱 dyskomfort

🇯🇵 不安

🇫🇷 inquiétude

🇪🇸 inquietud

🇹🇷 rahatsızlık

🇰🇷 불안

🇸🇦 قلق

🇨🇿 nepohodlí

🇸🇰 nepohodlie

🇨🇳 不安

🇸🇮 nelagodje

🇮🇸 óþægindi

🇰🇿 ыңғайсыздық

🇬🇪 უარყოფა

🇦🇿 narahatlıq

🇲🇽 inquietud

Etymology

The word 'unease' originated in the early 17th century from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'ease'. It is related to the Middle English word 'uneses', which means discomfort or lack of ease. Over time, 'unease' has evolved to encompass a range of feelings of discomfort and anxiety.

See also: ease, easer, easing, easy.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,500, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.