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Unease

Trouble; misery; a feeling of disquiet or concern.

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    Trouble; misery; a feeling of disquiet or concern.

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malaisenounA feeling of general bodily discomfort, fatigue or unpleasantness, often at the onset of illness.
disquietnoun(transitive, intransitive) To make (someone or something) worried or anxious.
uneasinessnounAn anxious state of mind; anxiety.

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uneasinessnounAn anxious state of mind; anxiety.
disquietnounLack of quiet; absence of tranquility in body or mind
malaisenounA feeling of general bodily discomfort, fatigue or unpleasantness, often at the onset of illness.
trepidationnounAnxiety over the uncertain future or possible ill-occurrence.
discomfortnounMental or bodily distress.
restlessnessnounThe state or condition of being restless; an inability to be still, quiet, at peace or comfortable.
worrynounA strong feeling of anxiety.
distressnounPhysical or emotional discomfort, suffering, or alarm, particularly of a more acute nature.
disturbancenounThe act of disturbing, being disturbed.
nervousnessnounThe state or quality of being nervous.
anxietynounAn unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
annoyancenoun(uncountable) The psychological state of being annoyed or irritated.
embarrassmentnounA state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or consciousness of having violated a social rule; humiliation.
resentmentnounAnger or displeasure stemming from belief that one or one's group has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation.
angernounA strong and unpleasant feeling of displeasure, hostility, or antagonism, usually combined with an urge to yell, curse, damage or destroy things, or harm living beings, often stemming from perceived provocation, hurt, threat, insults, unfair or unjust treatment, or an undesired situation.
dismaynounA sudden or complete loss of courage and firmness in the face of trouble or danger; overwhelming and disabling terror; a sinking of the spirits
turmoilnounA state of great disorder or uncertainty.
sufferingnounThe condition of someone who suffers; a state of pain or distress.
miserynounGreat unhappiness; extreme pain of body or mind; wretchedness; distress; woe.
hardshipnounDifficulty or trouble; hard times.

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