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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
The hearing comes as Congress has grown increasingly uneasy about the war, its economic fallout and Trump’s authority to continue the conflict without authorization from lawmakers.
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Luke Fountain, CNBC, 2 June 2026
The actor then went to have that uneasy chat with Tom Rothman, the boss of Sony, the studio that produces Spider-Man with Marvel.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Etheridge, 65, recalled feeling uneasy about not sharing her sexuality publicly around the time her third studio album Never Enough was released in 1992.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Until these vexing unknowns are figured out, AI for mental health will be in an uneasy position and subject to strident criticisms and concerns.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Luke Fountain, CNBC, 2 June 2026
The actor then went to have that uneasy chat with Tom Rothman, the boss of Sony, the studio that produces Spider-Man with Marvel.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Etheridge, 65, recalled feeling uneasy about not sharing her sexuality publicly around the time her third studio album Never Enough was released in 1992.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Until these vexing unknowns are figured out, AI for mental health will be in an uneasy position and subject to strident criticisms and concerns.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uneasy
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Kyoto, Japan — Nancy Higginbotham wasn’t worried when her 20-year-old son got on a train by himself during their family vacation in Japan.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Farmers are now worried the beef industry could be on the fritz for a while.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
4 June 2026
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The fans are getting restless and exceedingly tired of watching the same story unfold day after day.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Of course, an occasional restless night may not be cause for concern, and most people experience them from time to time.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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One 2012 poll found that 23% of White evangelical voters were uncomfortable with Romney’s religion.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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If the air conditioner is set too high, then the home may be just as uncomfortable as the air outdoors.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
8 June 2026
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This approach to archival material thus wrestles with a disturbing present in which family dispossession is both normalized and pathologized in the media every single day.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The report, released Thursday, details disturbing accounts from several of Platner’s ex-girlfriends.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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Brueggmann was more than good Friday, lifting the Warriors to a 2-1 upset victory over Marist in a Class 4A state semifinal game at Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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According to the standings, this wasn’t much of an upset.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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The disparity has forced Goldman into the awkward position of defending a seat he’s held for two terms by running, at least in part, as the outsider.—
Russell Berman,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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Between see-through fabrics, ill-fitting straps, and awkward hemlines, there are plenty of misses.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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At one end is the anxious, under‑saved retiree doing everything possible to stretch limited assets.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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During the first week of the cell phone ban at my school, students were anxious about losing the constant stream of their music, the ability to maintain instant communication with friends, and the immediate access to their social media feeds.—
Sarah Said,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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JPMorgan's traders are getting nervous about the state of the current stock market.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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Countless fans have taken to social media with similar issues, but some were too nervous to talk with WBZ-TV on camera for fear of it impacting their status.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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“Uneasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uneasy. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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