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
Japan and Europe are deepening defense ties amid growing unease over Washington’s security commitments at a time of Russian aggression and China’s surging power.
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Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 14 June 2026
The unease is narrower and more stubborn than nostalgia for the old regime.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
As terror has struck other cities around the world in recent months our shock and anger have been mixed with a growing sense of unease.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Whatever the hype or unease about the offering, SpaceX reached the IPO after an impressive record of achievements that transformed the space business.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
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Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 14 June 2026
The unease is narrower and more stubborn than nostalgia for the old regime.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
As terror has struck other cities around the world in recent months our shock and anger have been mixed with a growing sense of unease.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Whatever the hype or unease about the offering, SpaceX reached the IPO after an impressive record of achievements that transformed the space business.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unease
Noun
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Disney is betting that this universal concern will drive audiences to the film.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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From Lowell to Los Angeles, there are coast to coast concerns about what these data centers can do to the environment.—
David Wade,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Little signs of humanity appeared in every direction, quietly defusing what could have become a disaster instigated by fear.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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The event was halted after an hour due to fears about her safety, which distressingly encapsulates a tension that the trans Mayan artist has navigated for years.—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
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For young children, anxiety might show up as physical complaints like tummy aches or headaches, while older kids may feel nervous and struggle to concentrate.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
14 June 2026
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Tasks can include smelling dangerously high or low glucose levels, smelling mood swings, anxiety and depression, smelling an impending seizure and many other tasks.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
14 June 2026
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Wood’s career was derailed by injuries, leading to worries of hard throwers being susceptible to blowing out pitching arms.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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The New Jersey Girl and its parent company, The Local Girl Media Group, live on addressing public worries; this one just happened to have stakes for a broader population.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
18 June 2026
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There will always be an undertone of uneasiness, but Leetch has chosen to focus on the positives, particularly how Keenan’s demanding style led to the best conditioning of his career.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Many economists and financial analysts seem puzzled by Americans’ uneasiness about business conditions.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
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“Unease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unease. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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