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 remarks, delivered to Standard Bank executives and reported for the first time by Semafor, captured the growing unease among policymakers about how quickly the external shocks can undermine domestic planning, especially for an open, import-dependent economy like South Africa.
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Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The war is also heightening unease in Seoul about its alliance with the United States.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
The stillness of Laurel Playground reflects the unease that has settled over this stretch of West End, which has endured a disproportionate share of violence.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
And while Republicans have largely rallied behind the operation, there is still some growing unease within the party over how long the conflict could last as the midterm season ramps up.
—Sudiksha Kochi, The Hill, 8 Mar. 2026
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Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The war is also heightening unease in Seoul about its alliance with the United States.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
The stillness of Laurel Playground reflects the unease that has settled over this stretch of West End, which has endured a disproportionate share of violence.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
And while Republicans have largely rallied behind the operation, there is still some growing unease within the party over how long the conflict could last as the midterm season ramps up.
—Sudiksha Kochi, The Hill, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unease
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Accessibility With ramps down to the entrance, two elevators serving all floors, and wide corridors, this hotel is easily traversable for those in wheelchairs or with mobility concerns.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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The letter also raised concerns about foreign investment in Paramount’s offer, noting that the deal included potential financing from Chinese company Tencent Holdings, which had previously withdrawn funding due to national security review concerns.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Eyes wide, panting near panic, Foster perfectly captures the audience's own fear of being alone in the dark with a monster.—
Darren Franich,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s neighbors, particularly Turkey and Iraq, are preparing contingency plans including border fortifications and refugee shelters amid fears of a potential crisis.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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The president is fighting against historical headwinds for the party in power and, like President Joe Biden before him, is navigating voter anxiety about the cost of living in America.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Mar. 2026
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In a year where anxiety over studio contraction and the rise of artificial intelligence often consumed the industry, both films gave Hollywood fresh hope.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Another couple moved their entire wedding into a massive underground garage, where hundreds of celebrants could party worry-free.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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So there was just a lot of worry about whether or not these would continue to be positioned correctly in the market.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
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McCarthy astutely uses specific production design elements to heighten the uneasiness of these sequences.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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If the date brings you uneasiness, buckle up.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Unease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unease. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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