unease
noun
A feeling of worry or discomfort; a sense that something is wrong.
Example sentences
- “A growing unease spread through the room as the news came in.”
- “She felt a vague unease when the house suddenly went quiet.”
Usually appears as 'a sense of unease' or 'a growing unease'. Vaguer and quieter than anxiety or fear.
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Related words
agitationA troubled, restless state in which someone's peace of mind is disturbed.malaiseA general feeling that things are not going well, with low energy and little hope, often shared by a whole group, economy or society.tensionA feeling of nervousness, worry, or unfriendliness that makes people unable to relax, often between people or groups.alarmA sudden feeling of fear or worry that something bad or dangerous may happen.distressStrong pain, worry, or suffering of the body or mind, often sudden and severe.horrorA powerful feeling of shock, fear, or disgust. 