uneasiness 1 of 2

noun

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as in turmoil
a disturbed or uneasy state a general uneasiness has descended over the city in the wake of the murders

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as in fear
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble his uneasiness lasted until his son's plane had returned safely to the ground

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uneasy

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adjective

ˌən-ˈē-zē How to pronounce uneasy (audio)
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as in worried
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty I'm a bit uneasy about taking a baby on such a long trip

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as in restless
lacking or denying rest spent an uneasy night sleeping in his car

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as in uncomfortable
lacking social grace and assurance a shy lad, he's always a bit uneasy at parties

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as in disturbing
marked by or causing agitation or uncomfortable feelings an uneasy calm descended over the city as inhabitants waited for the attack that was sure to come

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Recent Examples of uneasiness
Noun
According to a new report in Bloomberg, there’s been employee turnover and uneasiness amongst the staff at Trending, a company which encompasses Cooper’s Unwell Network of podcasts as well as ACE Entertainment, the production company started by Cooper’s husband Matt Kaplan. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026 The emergence of the new strain comes amid broader uneasiness about COVID vaccination rates among seniors, who are especially susceptible to the virus. — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The company and the government have since seemed to settle into an uneasy truce. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 1 July 2026 But some retirees remain uneasy about security concerns, healthcare quality, and property ownership structures. — Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for uneasiness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uneasiness
  1. turmoil
  2. fear
  3. unrest
  4. concern
  5. unease
  6. anxiety
  7. excitement
  8. worry
Noun
  • Challenges to the studies include cooperation of participants as the outbreak is occurring in an area of armed conflict and political turmoil which could hinder recruitment.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Investing in gold can diversify your portfolio, as it’s seen as a safe-haven investment during times of uncertainty or turmoil and as an inflation hedge.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Definition of turmoil
Noun
  • When a massive Sonoma Coast residential development pitch sparked fears that beach access would be lost.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • While adults like Osul are looking for ways to rebuild their own lives, children are learning to live with fear, grief, uncertainty – and how to make sense of the tragedy.
    — Osmary Hernández, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of fear
Noun
  • Xenophobic unrest in South Africa has become a painful cost of doing business, executives warned, signalling that companies are bracing for prolonged instability in a country eager to draw fresh investment.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 July 2026
  • As the train pulls into Srinagar, Kashmir’s capital and a hotbed of the 2019 unrest, Abdul Rasheed Mir is waiting for a local train to his hometown of Qazigund.
    — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2026
Definition of unrest
Noun
  • Air quality has been a constant concern for the community since the incident began.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Dozens of local activists have spoken out against Flock’s expansive network in recent months, citing privacy concerns.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of concern
Noun
  • To convey the family’s internal unease, Cárdenas landed on a number of devices that were subtle but significant in terms of changing the optics of the series.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 July 2026
  • Declassified British documents from the 1960s revealed government unease over the presence of the micronation, as well as eventually shelved plans to bomb it.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026
Definition of unease
Noun
  • Broglio also hopes that athletes learn to look for symptoms such as anxiety, depression and cognitive issues, because many are very treatable.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
  • Researchers and psychologists agree that this feeling can fuel anxiety, dissatisfaction, and a constant need to stay connected, for fear of missing an opportunity, an event, or an experience.
    — Ana Morales, Vogue, 11 July 2026
Definition of anxiety
Noun
  • Once the excitement had died down, the team gathered in a circle and a player went up to Haaland, grabbed the back of his neck and kissed his cheek.
    — Tim Rohan, NBC news, 6 July 2026
  • At a time when demand for new electric vehicles is cooling and cars are getting harder to afford, EV company Slate Auto has made a customizable truck that could bring a fresh wave of excitement to the industry.
    — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of excitement
Noun
  • Trustee Robert Jones renewed his worries that the creation of a subdivision of only the Sacramento and Yolo County portions of the district in April excluded conservative voters in El Dorado County who would likely to vote against the bond measure.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
  • Both relatively tolerant, despite the mothers’ initial worries about outsiders, the households mirror one another.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 9 July 2026
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