unease

noun

ˌən-ˈēz How to pronounce unease (audio)
Definition of uneasenext
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 When presented together and thought juxtapositionally, the works launch visitors onto an emotional pendulum that pivots from exhilaration to unease and distress. — Tina M. Campt, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 Instead, many mathematicians have watched OpenAI’s relentless advance with growing unease. — Robert Hart, The Verge, 28 Sep. 2026 The survey quantifies the sense of unease and frustration many customers of these new-wave insurers feel. — Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026 This is another thing that’s clearly added to the unease within the industry. — Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unease
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unease
  1. concern
  2. fear
  3. anxiety
  4. worry
  5. uneasiness
Noun
  • Bird has concerns, particularly around the build-up of power around technological advancements, which push the film into surprising and exciting dystopian directions.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
  • By that point, family members of those on board had raised concerns about dwindling food supplies and low morale.
    — Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of concern
Noun
  • Fallout from the data sale Then there are fears this case may set precedent or have long-term consequences for workers.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Hours of silence and speculation in the aftermath added to a sense of fear in Saudi Arabia and across the region.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of fear
Noun
  • The Social Reckoning stars Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White each had their own unique anxieties about following up 2010’s beloved The Social Network.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The unrest followed days of clashes in Liège, where more than 200 people were arrested, while demonstrators in Brussels described growing anxiety over the cost of daily life.
    — Mark Carlson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of anxiety
Noun
  • Plush carpeting, touches of turquoise in a largely eggshell-forward palette, tasteful landscape paintings that border on abstract, and spacious private balconies make up the subtle suite design, allaying any worries of dowdy beach resort decor.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Those moves have helped the stock market climb a wall of worry in the intervening years, including in 2026.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of worry
Noun
  • There’s probably also still some uneasiness with how much vulnerability comes out in the album.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 12 Oct. 2026
  • While the episode appears charming and simple on the surface, an uneasiness starts to settle in as Riley realizes that Amanda and Wooly seem to be communicating directly through the television set.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of uneasiness

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“Unease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unease. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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