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Unease

Definition

(formal) A feeling of anxiety, discomfort, or apprehension about a situation or event; a sense of uncertainty or uneasiness that is difficult to explain or define. Often used to describe a subtle but pervasive emotional state.

Example Sentences

1The news of the company's financial struggles created a sense of unease among the employees, who were worried about their job security.
2Despite the beautiful scenery, the tourists couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that lingered in the air, a reminder of the region's troubled past.
3The politician's evasive answers to the journalist's questions only added to the growing unease among the public, who were demanding transparency and accountability.
4As the deadline for the project drew near, the team leader began to feel a creeping sense of unease, wondering if they would be able to meet the expectations of their clients.
5The novel's exploration of the human psyche revealed the deep-seated unease that lay beneath the surface of seemingly ordinary lives, exposing the darker aspects of human nature.

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