unease
gb/ʌnˈiz/ us/ʌnˈiz/
B2
Inglese
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
B2
state
1
anxious or worried feeling
a worried, nervous feeling
Schema d'uso:
unease (about/over/at) [something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use *unease* as a verb; use *feel unease* or *be uneasy* instead.
Sinonimi
anxiety (Often stronger and more personal.)
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apprehension (Worry about something that may happen.)
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disquiet (More formal; suggests disturbed peace of mind.)
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concern (More general and sometimes less emotional.)
Contrari
ease (A relaxed state without worry.)
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reassurance (A feeling of confidence brought back by comfort or proof.)
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peace of mind (Freedom from anxiety or doubt.)
Collocazioni
a sense of unease
|feel unease
|deep unease
|growing unease
|unease about the future
|unease over changes
|unease at the thought
|widespread unease
|political unease
|unease among employees
Temi
emotions
|mental_health
|daily_life
Esempi
- She felt a growing unease as the train got later and later.
- There is unease among residents about the new development.
- His sudden silence filled the room with unease.
Esempi per chi studia
- I felt unease before the interview.
- Unease spread when the lights went out.
Sostantivo
C1
state
2
slight physical discomfort
a slight feeling that your body is not comfortable
Schema d'uso:
unease in [body part] / unease after [food/activity]
Errore comune:
This use is less common than emotional *unease*; for illness, learners more often use *pain*, *nausea*, or *discomfort*.
Sinonimi
discomfort (The most general term for physical unpleasantness.)
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queasiness (Specifically suggests feeling slightly sick or nauseous.)
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unsettledness (Emphasizes an unstable or disturbed feeling.)
Contrari
comfort (A pleasant, relaxed physical state.)
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well-being (A general state of health and comfort.)
Collocazioni
a feeling of unease
|stomach unease
|unease in the chest
|a vague unease
|unease after eating
|physical unease
Temi
health
|daily_life
Esempi
- He reported a slight unease in his stomach after lunch.
- The long flight left her with a general unease and stiffness.
- If you feel chest unease, seek medical advice.
Esempi per chi studia
- I had some unease in my stomach.
- This medicine gave me unease.
Grammatica
Forma base
unease
IPA
GB/ʌnˈiz/
US/ʌnˈiz/
Sillabe e accento
un - ease (2 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ease)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: unease
- Plural: unease
Espressioni
a sense of unease
1/ə sˈɛns əv ʌnˈiz/
fixed phrase
general feeling of worry
a general worried feeling
Esempi
- There was a sense of unease in the office after the announcement.
- She couldn’t shake the sense of unease about traveling alone at night.
cause unease
1/kˈɔz ʌnˈiz/
fixed phrase
make people feel worried
to make people feel worried or nervous
Esempi
- The sudden policy change caused unease among staff.
- His refusal to answer questions caused unease in the room.
feel unease
1/fˈil ʌnˈiz/
fixed phrase
experience anxiety or discomfort
to feel worried or nervous
Esempi
- I felt unease when I realized my wallet was missing.
- They felt unease about sharing personal data online.
growing unease
1/ɡɹˈoʊɪŋ ʌnˈiz/
fixed phrase
increasing worry over time
worry that is getting stronger
Esempi
- Growing unease about the economy has affected consumer spending.
- There is growing unease among parents about online safety.
unease about/over something
1/ʌnˈiz əbˌaʊtˈoʊvɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
worry about a specific issue
worry about something
Esempi
- There is unease about rising rents in the city.
- She expressed unease over the lack of clear rules.
with unease
1/wˈɪθ ʌnˈiz/
fixed phrase
in a worried way
in a worried or nervous way
Esempi
- She watched with unease as the argument grew louder.
- Investors listened with unease to the CEO’s vague answers.