as in concern
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
although we'd been assured that everything would be fine, we couldn't shake our feeling of unease
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Recent Examples of unease
The two share the easy rapport of close friends, but when Dina moves in close to help Ellie suit up for the patrol, a look of unease crosses Ellie’s face.
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2025
Wall Street analysts say the muddled messaging adds to investor unease, particularly for companies with deep supply chain ties to China.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 14 Apr. 2025
The new immigration policies at large have given a sense of unease across the music industry.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025
The angst about the Fed’s independence on Monday came against a backdrop of investors’ unease about the global economy.
—Danielle Kaye, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2025
Wall Street analysts say the muddled messaging adds to investor unease, particularly for companies with deep supply chain ties to China.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 14 Apr. 2025
The new immigration policies at large have given a sense of unease across the music industry.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025
The angst about the Fed’s independence on Monday came against a backdrop of investors’ unease about the global economy.
—Danielle Kaye, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unease
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Cost of living and climate concerns outweighed culture wars Australian voters put their faith in Albanese’s plans for tackling the high cost of living and climate change over Dutton’s Trump-style ideological approach, which at times did not appear to be backed by policy proposals.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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For many workers, there is a big concern over whether or not their jobs will be impacted.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The Albanian people deserve free elections, not another manipulated outcome enforced through fear and political imprisonment.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2025
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Krystal Sieben took her children to a horse ranch and watched as her 8-year-old son with autism, racked with fear, was on the verge of tears.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2025
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Sewing anxiety and confusion are usually first steps from Trump ahead of negotiation.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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Annoying airport delays, congested highways and spiraling vacation costs can result in stress and anxiety.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Another request that was also denied spelled out similar worries.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
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But that worry has gone into overdrive upon learning that Carlos’ body was found in the Truckee River.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2025
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“Unease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unease. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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