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
Some candidates for office have expressed unease about disciplinary actions that were taken against four writers earlier this year.
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025
The Mountain West has subsequently pillaged lower levels for new members, and the domino effect has left many mid-majors in a state of unease at best, total disarray and panic at worst.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
While a final decision hasn’t been made, Apple’s exploration of outside options has triggered unease within AFM.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
The first trailer arrived in May 2025, showing how a series of mysterious disappearances trigger unease in both a Black family that's new to town and a group of young, bike-riding tweens (not so unlike the Losers' Club of Muschietti's films).
—EW.com, 28 July 2025
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025
The Mountain West has subsequently pillaged lower levels for new members, and the domino effect has left many mid-majors in a state of unease at best, total disarray and panic at worst.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
While a final decision hasn’t been made, Apple’s exploration of outside options has triggered unease within AFM.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
The first trailer arrived in May 2025, showing how a series of mysterious disappearances trigger unease in both a Black family that's new to town and a group of young, bike-riding tweens (not so unlike the Losers' Club of Muschietti's films).
—EW.com, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unease
Noun
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Borowsky fiercely opposed the expansion, citing concerns over the aesthetics of a parking garage in Old Town and how its construction would disrupt and potentially permanently displace the Old Town Farmers Market.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Should churches endorse politicians? Erickson's concerns with Barker's endorsement go beyond legal reasons.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Shifting toward the ideals of a 2.0 World, Crone hopes that the human default state of limitation, fear, and suffering will become oriented toward freedom, love, and boundless possibility.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Washington said the federal takeover in Washington has sparked fear, particularly among people who plan to visit the District next month for the Congressional Black Caucus’ annual conference.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
27 Aug. 2025
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The civil complaint compares TikTok to slot machines and alleges that the app may lead to anxiety and depression, developmental damage and financial exploitation among children.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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But there are other factors, including rising consumer anxiety and consumer debt, that remain headwinds to the market heading into the fall, Sturtevant said.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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Yet by then, parents may have a bigger worry, nutrition advocates warn.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Follow these five steps to log off without the worry.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Unease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unease. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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