commonunease
nounUK /ˈkɒmənʌnˈiːz/
US /ˈkɑːmənʌnˈiːz/
A feeling that many people share that something is a little wrong or not safe.
There was a commonunease in the room before the test results were announced.
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2. A mild, widespread feeling of discomfort in a group.
A commonunease spread through the crowd as the lights flickered.
3. A shared sense that a situation is not quite right.
The commonunease about the new rules was easy to notice.
4. A general feeling of nervousness that many people have at the same time.
After the storm, a commonunease kept everyone indoors.