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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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But some experts are uneasy about the trend and flag several concerns and uncertainties.
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Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 25 Oct. 2024
Alex Kent / Getty Images Trump has been highly critical of U.S. funding to Ukraine and, at times, Zelenskyy — an uneasy relationship that was made even less comfortable after the Ukrainian president visited an ammunition plant in battleground state of Pennsylvania.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2024
The interview came as Harris seeks to appeal to small slivers of undecided voters who have supported Republicans in the past but are uneasy with Trump.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024
Threat level: False reports traumatize students who may already feel uneasy in the classrooms because of several high-profile school shootings over the years, Henry says.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024
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Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 25 Oct. 2024
Alex Kent / Getty Images Trump has been highly critical of U.S. funding to Ukraine and, at times, Zelenskyy — an uneasy relationship that was made even less comfortable after the Ukrainian president visited an ammunition plant in battleground state of Pennsylvania.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2024
The interview came as Harris seeks to appeal to small slivers of undecided voters who have supported Republicans in the past but are uneasy with Trump.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024
Threat level: False reports traumatize students who may already feel uneasy in the classrooms because of several high-profile school shootings over the years, Henry says.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024
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Although dissenters are worried about the cost, the climate change crisis harms everyone, even those who don’t live in a region that is at risk of wildfires.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Authorities are worried about other health problems in the aftermath of the deadliest natural disaster in Spain’s recent history.Hernán Muñoz and Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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If motion isolation is a priority, look for a mattress that has features that help minimize motion transfer and reduce sleep disturbances if one partner is restless or active throughout the night.Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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This subconscious alertness can lead to lighter and more restless sleep, known as unihemispheric slow-wave sleep.Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2024
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Amid that delicate task, the central bank could fall under an uncomfortable political spotlight should Trump follow his previous pattern of publicly attacking Fed Chair Jerome Powell.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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The fit of the Hi-X20 is comfortable and just firm enough to stay in place but not so tight as to feel uncomfortable.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The issue is complicated by the fact that those on X likely see Musk's posts with almost disturbing regularity.Peter Suciu, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Hammer’s talent agency, WME, drops him. March 11, 2021: Vanity Fair publishes a bizarre bombshell article on the Hammer family, outlining Hammer’s upbringing in the Cayman Islands and revealing multiple disturbing details about his relatives.Lydia Wang, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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New York 17th District GOP Rep. Mike Lawler won his first term in 2022, marking an upset against then-Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, the chair of House Democrats' campaign arm.Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Hopefully, those people upset with the results turn to music to express their frustration.Steve Baltin, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Jennings read the clue with a slightly awkward tone, then immediately apologized to Heather after it was answered.Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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This is awkward for owners of expensive Galaxy flagships, given Pixels have received the update more quickly.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In Tucson, Arizona, David McCumber, the executive editor of the Arizona Daily Star, who manages the paper’s op-eds and letters to the editor, said voters are extremely anxious.Brian Stelter, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Zoom out: Americans have been worried and anxious about post-election violence and turmoil.Erin Doherty, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Bucks that seem alert and nervous — look for twitchy ears and a constantly bobbing head — are more likely to detect you movement and are also more likely to duck arrows.Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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Voters interviewed at polling sites described losing sleep and waking up early, nervous and worried over who would win the election.Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Uneasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uneasy. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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