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as in worried
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty
I'm a bit uneasy about taking a baby on such a long trip
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as in restless
lacking or denying rest
spent an uneasy night sleeping in his car
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as in uncomfortable
lacking social grace and assurance
a shy lad, he's always a bit uneasy at parties
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as in disturbing
marked by or causing agitation or uncomfortable feelings
an uneasy calm descended over the city as inhabitants waited for the attack that was sure to come
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Recent Examples of uneasy
With Chandler Groff still at large, Dalia and the Corsairs closing in, and the Kooks ensuring the Pogues have no home to return to, John B, Sarah, Kiara, Pope, and Cleo must rely on their scrappy instincts—and an uneasy alliance with Rafe—to keep from falling apart for good.
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Michael Schneider,
Variety,
18 June 2026
The decision comes after weeks of mounting pressure from Democrats, voting rights groups and even some uneasy Republicans who warned that reopening redistricting could energize Democratic voters and overshadow a pivotal stretch of the campaign season.
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Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
But many still feel uneasy about their jobs and are not engaged in the workplace.
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Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
The negotiations to end the war have been plagued by such disagreements before — leading to a prolonged but uneasy ceasefire that has failed to develop into a permanent end to hostilities and that has left the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for the world’s energy supplies, effectively shut.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Michael Schneider,
Variety,
18 June 2026
The decision comes after weeks of mounting pressure from Democrats, voting rights groups and even some uneasy Republicans who warned that reopening redistricting could energize Democratic voters and overshadow a pivotal stretch of the campaign season.
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Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
But many still feel uneasy about their jobs and are not engaged in the workplace.
—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
The negotiations to end the war have been plagued by such disagreements before — leading to a prolonged but uneasy ceasefire that has failed to develop into a permanent end to hostilities and that has left the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for the world’s energy supplies, effectively shut.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uneasy
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Now, multiple residents are left worried about what's to come next week with extremely hot temperatures in the forecast.
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With voters nationwide worried about inflation and the rising cost of living, some Californians might feel less inclined to provide full healthcare coverage to those lacking legal status.
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Neither team has pressed forward with much conviction in the first 15 minutes, and after some back-and-forth passing on the back line of the Netherlands' defense, boos could be heard from restless spectators in Monterrey.
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Within a few restless months, the group of strangers have become a fragile family.
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Runcie is sharply attuned to the vast uncomfortable grey areas of gender and power relations, navigating them with wry, revelatory observations that are devastatingly acute.
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That observation carries an uncomfortable implication for executives.
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There were many disturbing parts of Kerstin’s story left unpursued.
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The film is a modern take on the creature horror film told from the perspective of a young boy who slowly begins to discover that his beloved parents are hiding a disturbing secret about his mother’s true nature.
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Katie Wilson won an upset victory to lead Seattle last fall.
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This is an odd thing to be upset about.
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Your 2nd House of Finances hits an awkward angle as the nurturing Moon quincunxes ambitious Mars in your 9th House of Travel and Learning.
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But that doesn’t mean there still aren’t some awkward moments.
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Though fans are anxious to see Andrade return to more events, her job in Rio is done.
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Homeless, his body torn, Odysseus needs to get back to her and Telemachus, his anxious son, and to clean up the mess.
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Oprah selected it for her book club; at her compound in Montecito, Whitehead was so nervous that her staff insisted on blow-drying the damp patches of his dress shirt before they were introduced.
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The low unemployment rate had made many economists nervous, including some on the Fed.
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“Uneasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uneasy. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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