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
Growing unease about America's political climate, the rise of invasive border searches, and the weak CAD dollar have all contributed to this growing trend.
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Natalie Preddie, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
Uncontrollable feelings of worry, unease, nervousness, and fear characterize anxiety disorders.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
What is new, however, is the atmosphere of unease ushered in by Donald Trump’s return to power.
—Alex Ashley, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Even when upheaval isn’t imminent within your organization, broad societal and economic shifts can create a sense of unease, as external stressors inevitably impact workplace morale.
—Michael McFall, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Natalie Preddie, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
Uncontrollable feelings of worry, unease, nervousness, and fear characterize anxiety disorders.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
What is new, however, is the atmosphere of unease ushered in by Donald Trump’s return to power.
—Alex Ashley, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Even when upheaval isn’t imminent within your organization, broad societal and economic shifts can create a sense of unease, as external stressors inevitably impact workplace morale.
—Michael McFall, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unease
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The arrests came after town halls across the country have become heated, as constituents from both parties expressed concern over President Donald Trump's swift and far-reaching staffing cuts.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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However, if proved feasible on a larger scale, the tech could help the EV industry alleviate consumer concerns about electric vehicle range and convenience.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
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Orr’s study also found that even as silence about climate change can spiral into deeper fears of speaking out, speaking about the issue can drive a spiral toward further discussion and action — and that individual conversations can play a surprisingly large role.—
Saul Elbein,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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Hayes said he’s had to take a leave of absence from his job over the fear of what might happen to his family.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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Trump's remarks came as he's started to soften his tone with China regarding tariffs, which have rattled the global markets and stoked anxieties about the economy.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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While immediate inflation concerns have eased, the current administration’s assertive tariff policies are reigniting these anxieties, potentially leading to future economic instability.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Bits and pieces to friends, tender moments and worries to others.—
Kristina Goetz,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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This is important because lower yields can help the economy and are the typical bond reaction during worries about economic growth.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Unease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unease. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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