: mental or spiritual discomfort: such as
a
: vague dissatisfaction : misgiving
c
: lack of ease (as in social relations) : embarrassment
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Examples of unease in a Sentence
A feeling of unease came over her.
They noticed increasing signs of unease among the workers.
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Sense of Unease with Wealth Sometimes, entrepreneurs who sell a business and receive a huge financial windfall can feel anxious or develop a sense of unease or even guilt.
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Andy Busser, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Sometimes the gotcha moment in a story feels more like a knife in your gut, uncovering your own discomfort and unease.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
The image of Trump's face in close-up highlights the unease and division felt by many progressive Americans about his leadership.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
The sense of unease and horror in this series often hinges on a supernatural construct but comes from something relatable.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
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Andy Busser, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Sometimes the gotcha moment in a story feels more like a knife in your gut, uncovering your own discomfort and unease.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
The image of Trump's face in close-up highlights the unease and division felt by many progressive Americans about his leadership.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
The sense of unease and horror in this series often hinges on a supernatural construct but comes from something relatable.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Unease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unease. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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