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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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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
The alien-baiting of fifteen years ago was an aftermath of the war madness, a symptom of general postwar uneasiness and disorientation.
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Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Cadillic further expressed uneasiness with the city’s move to request prior authorization through UM extending to other non-specialty medications beyond GLP-1 drugs.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
McCarthy astutely uses specific production design elements to heighten the uneasiness of these sequences.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
If the date brings you uneasiness, buckle up.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, more Republicans voiced some uneasiness with federal agents’ tactics.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Feb. 2026
Instead there’s a lot of yearning and uneasiness and irresolution.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 2026
Missouri’s uneasiness Some Missouri officials involved in passing their state’s proposal, in interviews with The Star on Friday, expressed general uneasiness at the onslaught of information coming out of Kansas.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 19 Dec. 2025
An Undercurrent of Uneasiness America’s mood is a bit brighter since the government shutdown ended, yet there remains an undercurrent of uneasiness over rising health, home and food costs, and the possibility of the economy deteriorating next year.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Cadillic further expressed uneasiness with the city’s move to request prior authorization through UM extending to other non-specialty medications beyond GLP-1 drugs.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
McCarthy astutely uses specific production design elements to heighten the uneasiness of these sequences.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
If the date brings you uneasiness, buckle up.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, more Republicans voiced some uneasiness with federal agents’ tactics.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Feb. 2026
Instead there’s a lot of yearning and uneasiness and irresolution.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 2026
Missouri’s uneasiness Some Missouri officials involved in passing their state’s proposal, in interviews with The Star on Friday, expressed general uneasiness at the onslaught of information coming out of Kansas.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 19 Dec. 2025
An Undercurrent of Uneasiness America’s mood is a bit brighter since the government shutdown ended, yet there remains an undercurrent of uneasiness over rising health, home and food costs, and the possibility of the economy deteriorating next year.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uneasiness
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Those crises required two large IMF deals supported by tens of billions of dollars in Gulf aid and investments, reflecting a long-standing view among Gulf capitals that stability in the most populous Arab country is key to preventing wider turmoil.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Kara Ng, senior economist at Zillow Home Loans, said the mortgage-rate shock, fueled by bond market turmoil linked to the war in Iran, could stall the spring housing market if the conflict drags on.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rabbi Irwin Kula, the panel’s moderator, asked the participants to describe their biggest fear or nightmare.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Sacramento community advocates are sounding the alarm over fears of deep city budget cuts that could impact public safety.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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When a white suburban jury acquitted the LAPD officers who beat Black motorist Rodney King, protesters spilled into the Slot and set the nearby landmark palm trees on fire — a precursor for the unrest to come.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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So when, in December 2025, thousands of ICE agents descended upon the Twin Cities, initiating two months of unrest and violence, restaurants were not at the forefront of the headlines, but acutely absorbing its impact.—
David Farley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Clicking into the title will give you even more information, including a blurb about what parents need to know, a breakdown of potential concerns and positive qualities about the book, and reviews from kids.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Gables leaders have raised concerns during city meetings about the potential impact.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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This is a novel about Jewish bodies and how people respond to them, the toll of obsession, and the conflicting currents of desire and unease that shake and startle a deep romantic fixation.—
Daniel Felsenthal,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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The all-female directing team (led by producing director Weronika Tofilska, who helms half the season) take evident pleasure in effectively ramping up Rachel’s unease with jump scares and desolate, depopulated landscapes.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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While 88% of companies report regular AI use, according to McKinsey, adoption may be stalling as a result of employees’ anxiety around the technology displacing them from their jobs.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Noise pollution is a real health issue linked to sleep disorders, elevated blood pressure and anxiety.—
Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Managing Owner Jorge Mas expressed excitement for the team's future, even as construction continues on the final touches, from the building itself down to the seat numbers.—
Samantha Rivera,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Pregnancy is a time of excitement and anticipation, and mothers-to-be are often brimming with questions, many of them, unfortunately, based on myth and superstition.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Some of Bondi's allies believe that the lack of prosecutions is attributable to Blanche, who has not pushed them too hard amid political concerns and worries about his future after his Justice Department career.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The electric carmaker last week reported its first decline in annual profit since 2022, but worries over rising gasoline prices has boosted its business.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Uneasiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uneasiness. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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