Synonyms for

Unease

Verb / ʌˈni:z / Another word for unease — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a feeling of anxiety or discomfort

Synonyms & similar words

disquiet malaise uneasiness anxiety discomfort nervousness apprehension concern worry restlessness edginess jitters tension fretfulness uneasiness disquiet dread fear alarm apprehensiveness

Example sentences

  1. The unease of the exam made him feel nervous.
  2. The unease of the dark alley made her walk faster.
  3. The unease of the storm caused the family to huddle together.
  4. The unease of the situation caused him to rethink his decision.
  5. The unease of the unknown made her hesitant to take the job.

Quotes

  • The unease of a mind that has been tampered with is hard to shake off.
  • The unease of the world is the soul's greatest counselor.
  • Unease, anxiety, tension, stress, worry - all forms of fear - are caused by too much future, and not enough presence.

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