certain unease

Frequency: 6.07.1 per million words

a kind of unease that is not clearly defined

uneaseADJECTIVE + NOUN

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certain

Examples (10)

  • The prolonged silence from the other room filled him with a certain unease.
  • She couldn't pinpoint the cause, but a certain unease settled in her stomach.
  • There was a certain unease among the staff regarding the upcoming merger.
  • His unusual quietness gave rise to a certain unease in the otherwise lively atmosphere.
  • Despite the reassurances, a certain unease persisted about the project's feasibility.
  • The odd behavior of the antique doll evoked a certain unease in the child.
  • A certain unease hung in the air after the unexpected announcement.
  • He tried to shake off the certain unease that had been bothering him all day.
  • The lack of clear communication fostered a certain unease among the stakeholders.
  • A certain unease was palpable as they waited for the final results.