greatunease

noun
UK /ˌɡreɪt ʌnˈiːz/
US /ˌɡreɪt ʌnˈiːz/

A big feeling of worry that something might be wrong.

She felt greatunease when her dog did not come home.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A strong sense that something bad may happen soon.

There was greatunease in the room before the test results arrived.

3. A restless, uncomfortable feeling in the body or mind.

He tossed and turned, full of greatunease about the next day.

4. A shared worry among a group of people.

Greatunease spread through the town after the storm warning.