Unease (Noun)
Meaning 1
The trait of seeming ill at ease.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The politician's body language conveyed a sense of unease as she answered the tough questions from the press.
- Her unease was palpable as she stood at the edge of the pool, hesitant to take the plunge.
- The detective's unease grew as he listened to the suspect's inconsistent alibi.
- The teacher's unease was evident as she tried to mediate the heated discussion between the two students.
- The comedian's jokes fell flat, and his unease was clear as he struggled to regain the audience's attention.
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Meaning 2
Physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.