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
Brexit generated unease that firms rated as one of their top three concerns for nearly five years after the vote, only moderating somewhat in 2021 once a new EU trade deal took effect.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Reflecting the unease, the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite dropped roughly 2%.
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Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
In the past, the big anniversaries of the Declaration have been marked not only by celebration but also by protest and unease.
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Susan Page,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Sullivan likewise wades through unease.
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Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Reflecting the unease, the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite dropped roughly 2%.
—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
In the past, the big anniversaries of the Declaration have been marked not only by celebration but also by protest and unease.
—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Sullivan likewise wades through unease.
—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unease
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unease
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Newsom has not said if the newer version of the bill quells this concern.
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Still, British politics could become a more pressing concern for the bond market with Burnham at the helm.
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With the end of the month fast approaching, the migrant exodus has continued as fear of further mob attacks spreads through poor neighborhoods and informal settlements.
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Agents from Hawthorne to Manhattan Beach, Venice and Santa Monica report early inquiries on $5-million-plus properties, raising fears of speculative price spikes and even tighter inventory.
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If that conversation also seems too anxiety-provoking, focus on modes of communication that do feel accessible to you.
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The resulting anxiety and panic are an unfortunate side effect of a banner year for fireworks shows.
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Any worries about complacency were wiped away in the third minute when Auston Trusty fired home the opening goal and caused the stands at SoFi Stadium to shake (literally) with the noise and jumping fans.
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Reformation’s move toward the open market also signals that the time might be right — with Wall Street hitting all-time highs despite worries about inflation and AI — for fashion to jump in.
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That feeling, that kind of nervousness and uneasiness, just immediately went away.
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Many economists and financial analysts seem puzzled by Americans’ uneasiness about business conditions.
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“Unease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unease. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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