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View usage for: (ʌniːz) 1. uncountable noun [oft with poss]If you have a feeling of unease, you feel rather anxious or afraid, because you think that something is wrong. Tommy began to feel deep unease about Gabe's story. [+ about] We left with a deep sense of unease, because we knew something was being hidden fromus. Garland tried to appear casual, but he couldn't conquer his unease. Synonyms: anxiety, apprehension, nervousness, distress More Synonyms of unease 2. uncountable nounIf you say that there is unease in a situation, you mean that people are dissatisfied or angry, but have not yet started to take any action. He faces growing unease among ministers about the likelihood of war. [+ among] ...the depth of public unease about the economy. [+ about] Synonyms: dissatisfaction, dismay, discontent, disappointment More Synonyms of unease unease in American English (ˈʌniz) Examples of 'unease' in a sentenceunease I felt a certain unease about it.This masks a deep unease.The polling appears to reflect deepening public unease about the economy.And how can we not feel some unease and regret at this passing?Serving soldiers expressed unease at mixing regulars and reserves.There is a deep sense of unease about the future.They had also failed to grasp public unease about the growing pressure on jobs and public services.Many instead express their unease by voting for motions that will be ignored by the coalition.Shame is that sense of unease at the heart of our being.There is a great deal of public unease.Companies have already expressed their unease at the effective demotion of trade promotion.It is not just talking about death that fills us with a sense of unease.But public unease means these savings are unlikely to be realised.And yet from his twenties to his forties he felt a deep unease that became worse with time.So why the sense of unease?But some Tories on the modernising wing of the party feel deep unease at the plans.There will certainly be patients unable to express their unease, and what of their rights?But show chiefs would be sensible to heed public unease over what happened to Ceri.Despite deep unease within the regime about his taste for confrontation, the chances are that he will.A deep sense of unease was felt across much of the country.Bond yields have been under pressure around the world, reflecting unease about the health of the global economy.And Russia has only itself to blame if its neighbours feel a lingering unease about its policies and intentions.Notice if there are feelings of pleasure and excitement, or guilt and unease about the idea of eating it.But this success has been accompanied by a growing, widespread unease about how the money is being shared out.Yet I can easily understand any unease he might feel.He expressed his profound unease that the Review might have "damaging and lasting' effects upon the surface fleet. British English: unease NOUN If you have a feeling of unease, you feel rather anxious or afraid, because you think that something is wrong. Sensing my unease about the afternoon ahead, he told me,'These men are pretty easy to talk to'. - American English: unease
- Brazilian Portuguese: desconforto
- Chinese: 不安
- European Spanish: malestar
- French: malaise
- German: Unbehagen
- Italian: disagio
- Japanese: 不安
- Korean: 불안
- European Portuguese: desconforto
- Latin American Spanish: malestar
Definition anxiety or nervousness He tried to appear casual, but he couldn't conquer his unease. Synonyms sense of foreboding disquietude Definition dissatisfaction or tension the depth of public unease about the economy Additional synonymsDefinition a feeling of anxiety Young people can have feelings of isolation and angst. Synonyms anxiety, worry, distress, torment, unease, apprehension, agitation, malaise, perturbation, vexation, fretfulness, disquietude, inquietude (formal) Definition anxiety or dread It reflects real anger and apprehension about the future. Synonyms anxiety, concern, fear, worry, doubt, alarm, suspicion, dread, unease, mistrust, misgiving, disquiet, premonition, trepidation (formal), foreboding, uneasiness, pins and needles, apprehensivenessDefinition the feeling of being disappointed They expressed their disappointment at what had happened. Synonyms regret, distress, discontent, dissatisfaction, disillusionment, displeasure, chagrin, disenchantment, dejection, despondency, discouragement, mortification, unfulfilment Additional synonymsDefinition lack of contentment, as with one's condition or lot in life There are reports of widespread discontent in the capital. Synonyms dissatisfaction, unhappiness, displeasure, regret, envy, restlessness, uneasiness, vexation, discontentment, fretfulness Definition a feeling of alarm or depression Much to her dismay, he did not call. Synonyms disappointment, upset, distress, frustration, dissatisfaction, disillusionment, chagrin, disenchantment, discouragement, mortificationdispleasure at the slow pace of change Synonyms annoyance, anger, resentment, irritation, offence, dislike, wrath, dissatisfaction, disapproval, indignation, distaste, pique, vexation, disgruntlement, disfavour, disapprobationDefinition a feeling of anxiety or uneasiness There is growing public disquiet. Synonyms uneasiness, concern, fear, worry, alarm, anxiety, distress, unrest, angst, nervousness, trepidation (formal), foreboding, restlessness, fretfulness, disquietude Definition great physical pain Her mouth grew stiff with pain and distress. Synonyms suffering, pain, worry, anxiety, torture, grief, misery, agony, sadness, discomfort, torment, sorrow, woe, anguish, heartache, affliction, desolation, wretchedness I smiled in an attempt to hide my nervousness. Synonyms anxiety, stress, tension, strain, unease, disquiet, agitation, trepidation (formal), timidity, excitability, perturbation, edginess, worry, jumpiness, antsiness (informal), fluster, touchiness, tremulousness Definition a state of fear or anxiety It was with some trepidation that I viewed the prospect. Synonyms anxiety, fear, worry, alarm, emotion, excitement, dread, butterflies (informal), shaking, disturbance, dismay, trembling, fright, apprehension, tremor, quivering, nervousness, disquiet, agitation, consternation, jitters (informal), cold feet (informal), uneasiness, palpitation, cold sweat (informal), perturbation, blue funk (informal), the heebie-jeebies (slang) I felt a great uneasiness about meeting her again. Synonyms anxiety, apprehension, misgiving, worry, doubt, alarm, suspicion, nervousness, disquiet, agitation, qualms, trepidation (formal), perturbation, apprehensiveness, dubietyHe has signalled his unhappiness with the government's decision. Synonyms discontent, dissatisfaction, displeasure, uneasiness, vexation, discontentment |