unease
nounUK /ʌnˈiːz/
US /ʌnˈiːz/
A feeling that something is not right or might be wrong.
She felt a little unease when she heard a strange noise in the dark.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A mild feeling of sickness in your stomach.
He felt a slight unease after eating too much candy.
3. A state of trouble or unrest in a place or group.
There was growing unease among the workers about the new rules.
4. A lack of comfort or calm in a situation.
The silence in the room filled him with unease.