Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,737,259,653 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

unease

   Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia 0.01 sec.
un·eas·y  (n-z)
adj. un·eas·i·er, un·eas·i·est
1. Lacking a sense of security; anxious or apprehensive: The farmers were uneasy until it finally rained.
2. Affording no ease or reassurance: an uneasy calm.
3.
a. Awkward or unsure in manner; constrained: uneasy with strangers.
b. Causing constraint or awkwardness: an uneasy silence.
4. Not conducive to rest: fell into a fitful, uneasy sleep.

un·ease, un·easi·ness n.
un·easi·ly adv.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.uneaseunease - physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)
discomfort, uncomfortableness - the state of being tense and feeling pain
2.uneaseunease - the trait of seeming ill at ease    
discomposure - a temperament that is perturbed and lacking in composure

unease
noun
1. anxiety, apprehension, nervousness, distress, angst, disquiet, trepidation, uneasiness, sense of foreboding, disquietude He tried to appear casual, but he couldn't conquer his unease.
2. dissatisfaction, dismay, discontent, disappointment, unhappiness, displeasure the depth of public unease about the economy
Translations
unease [ʌnˈiːz] N (= tension) → malestar m; (= apprehension) → inquietud f, desasosiego m
unease [ˌʌnˈiːz] n
(= anxiety) → malaise m
a deep sense of unease → un profond sentiment de malaise
to conquer one's unease → surmonter son malaise
(= dissatisfaction) → malaise m
growing unease → un malaise croissant
public unease → le malaise de l'opinion
unease
nUnbehagen nt, → Beklommenheit f
unease [ʌnˈiːz] n (nervousness) → disagio; (tension) → tensione f
unease [ʌnˈiːz] n (nervousness) → disagio; (tension) → tensione f


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in classic literature
 
Had you gone through the pain and unease that I have done to earn these things you would be at more care.
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.