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
Villeneuve has the advantage of seeing glimpses of that future come true and his film is steeped in modern unease about zealotry, propaganda and environmental destruction.
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
While stock traders rejoiced, bond traders voiced unease with Trump’s fiscal plans.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
But in this year’s hyperpolarized backdrop fueled by record advertising spending and media onslaughts from the Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigns alike, U.S. retirement savers are left in a cloud of unease and uncertainty.
—Brian Menickella, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Jobs have been scarce since the end of the peak TV era, leading to a general sense of unease among the membership.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
While stock traders rejoiced, bond traders voiced unease with Trump’s fiscal plans.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
But in this year’s hyperpolarized backdrop fueled by record advertising spending and media onslaughts from the Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigns alike, U.S. retirement savers are left in a cloud of unease and uncertainty.
—Brian Menickella, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Jobs have been scarce since the end of the peak TV era, leading to a general sense of unease among the membership.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unease
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Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns, and do not ignore professional advice based on information from MediKarma.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Key Background Recreational and commercial drones have surged in popularity, with nearly a million registered by the FAA, leading to growing concerns about unsafe or malicious use.Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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By trusting in her own vision, Salley’s initial fears about a lack of holistic visual language never came to pass.Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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That leaves Syria’s minority groups like Alawites, Shia Muslims, Ismailis, Druze, Kurds and Christians in fear of being targeted.Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Cycling anxiety thoughts in the middle of the night.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Levels of stress, anxiety and depression are already alarmingly high among U.S. adults.Sujay Saha, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Pentagon officials tried and failed to block the deal at the time, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal, which cited worries that AMD had transferred crucial know-how that could aid China’s military and domestic semiconductor ambitions.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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In fact, our primary worry on this front is less about workers staying in their roles longer and more about declining immigration, which has been a source of economic strength in recent years.Jeffrey Schulze, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Unease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unease. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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