uneasiness

noun

Definition of uneasinessnext
1
as in turmoil
a disturbed or uneasy state a general uneasiness has descended over the city in the wake of the murders

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2
as in fear
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble his uneasiness lasted until his son's plane had returned safely to the ground

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Recent Examples of uneasiness Still, Allen wouldn't totally commit, citing an uneasiness with having to be overly critical if it's not warranted. — Alex Sherman, CNBC, 9 July 2026 Its knockout round match against Bosnia and Herzegovina was still in doubt as the Levi’s Stadium crowd watched with uneasiness deep into the second half. — Darren Sabedra, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 That feeling, that kind of nervousness and uneasiness, just immediately went away. — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 27 June 2026 Many economists and financial analysts seem puzzled by Americans’ uneasiness about business conditions. — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 18 May 2026 Science backs up this idea that our feelings about moist stem from a place of semantic uneasiness. — Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026 According to a new report in Bloomberg, there’s been employee turnover and uneasiness amongst the staff at Trending, a company which encompasses Cooper’s Unwell Network of podcasts as well as ACE Entertainment, the production company started by Cooper’s husband Matt Kaplan. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026 The emergence of the new strain comes amid broader uneasiness about COVID vaccination rates among seniors, who are especially susceptible to the virus. — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026 Then, noticing changes in the wind and the rocking of the boat, an uneasiness crept over the veteran seaman. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uneasiness
  1. turmoil
  2. fear
  3. unrest
  4. concern
  5. unease
  6. anxiety
  7. excitement
  8. worry
Noun
  • The weaker economic data is a sign that sluggish consumption at home is outweighing recent strength in Chinese exports, and the nation is not immune from the economic turmoil caused by the war in Iran.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Gold is a safe-haven asset that investors gravitate toward when economic and political turmoil erupts, sending waves through the markets.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Definition of turmoil
Noun
  • When a massive Sonoma Coast residential development pitch sparked fears that beach access would be lost.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • While adults like Osul are looking for ways to rebuild their own lives, children are learning to live with fear, grief, uncertainty – and how to make sense of the tragedy.
    — Osmary Hernández, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of fear
Noun
  • Xenophobic unrest in South Africa has become a painful cost of doing business, executives warned, signalling that companies are bracing for prolonged instability in a country eager to draw fresh investment.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 July 2026
  • As the train pulls into Srinagar, Kashmir’s capital and a hotbed of the 2019 unrest, Abdul Rasheed Mir is waiting for a local train to his hometown of Qazigund.
    — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2026
Definition of unrest
Noun
  • Air quality has been a constant concern for the community since the incident began.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Dozens of local activists have spoken out against Flock’s expansive network in recent months, citing privacy concerns.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of concern
Noun
  • Police said Friday there is no indication that the killing was politically motivated, but her death has renewed unease about the safety of Britain’s politicians after two others were killed in the last decade.
    — Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 11 July 2026
  • The contradictions of their closeness aren’t papered over; the unease is allowed to linger, inflamed and ineradicable.
    — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 July 2026
Definition of unease
Noun
  • Broglio also hopes that athletes learn to look for symptoms such as anxiety, depression and cognitive issues, because many are very treatable.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
  • Researchers and psychologists agree that this feeling can fuel anxiety, dissatisfaction, and a constant need to stay connected, for fear of missing an opportunity, an event, or an experience.
    — Ana Morales, Vogue, 11 July 2026
Definition of anxiety
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  • The excitement surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup has inspired many fans, from former players to beginners, to slide into a pair of shin guards and start playing the beautiful game.
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
  • All of these moves come as the brand looks to refuel excitement across the business.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
Definition of excitement
Noun
  • Trustee Robert Jones renewed his worries that the creation of a subdivision of only the Sacramento and Yolo County portions of the district in April excluded conservative voters in El Dorado County who would likely to vote against the bond measure.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
  • Both relatively tolerant, despite the mothers’ initial worries about outsiders, the households mirror one another.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 9 July 2026
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