internationalunease
nounUK /ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəl ʌnˈiːz/
US /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl ʌnˈiːz/
A feeling that countries are worried or nervous with each other.
The trade dispute caused international unease among many nations.
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2. A general sense of worry shared by people in many countries.
News of the outbreak spread international unease across the globe.
3. Mild fear or discomfort between governments that have not yet argued openly.
The summit ended with international unease rather than open disagreement.
4. A mood of uncertainty in world markets and politics.
Investors reacted to the international unease by selling stocks.