Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of unease There is a certain unease that settles over a place when a familiar landmark begins to dissolve. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Strong performances from John Leguizamo, Greg Kinnear and Anna Chlumsky add layers of tension, charm or unease. Janee Bolden, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025 Yet even within the Republican base, some express unease with the execution. Kristina Becvar, Twin Cities, 25 June 2025 The September 11th attacks occurred while the movie was filming, and as a result 28 Days has an additional resonance; an all-too-familiar picture of societal fear and unease. James Grebey, Time, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unease
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unease
Noun
  • Of the eight which were understood at the time to be complaints or concerns: four were raised to both the production company and the BBC, two were raised only with the production company and two were raised only with the BBC.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 July 2025
  • In seconds, content appears without shipping or physical storage concerns.
    Vikrant Shaurya, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • Concerns of fear growing in migrant communities Mora said this issue runs deep for him and others who work in immigration law.
    Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 23 July 2025
  • Several top Trump administration officials sold off stock market holdings in the days leading up to the president’s announcements of sweeping tariffs that sparked fears of a global trade war and rattled financial markets.
    Suhail Bhat, USA Today, 22 July 2025
Noun
  • This can cause unnecessary anxiety and concern for the dog.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
  • This is the current situation: Certainly, a trend of appreciating precious metals is at work, but there is also the theme of ‘strategic and critical metals’ anxiety pushing platinum.
    Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • The details for Alphabet will be necessary, as the stock has been held back by worries that artificial intelligence (AI) will disrupt their search business.
    Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
  • Optimism about the power of technology and innovation was mixed with worries about geopolitics and the state of civil society.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 18 July 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Unease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unease. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on unease

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!