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
The recent drone sightings and terror attacks in the United States have only added to the atmosphere of unease.
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Jack Kelly, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
After pulling to within 61-58 with 24 seconds left and causing some audible unease in the crowd, UCLA’s comeback hopes were crushed when Nebraska guard Sam Hoiberg made two free throws and Andrews had his shot rejected.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
With Butler offering his Thursday postgame comments shortly after coach Erik Spoelstra downplayed, and even dismissed, Heat concerns about simmering tensions and unease, there has yet to be a team response to Butler’s distress.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
My thought was to dispel that sense of unease through scrutiny—whether through the inspiration that comes from seeing work done at its highest levels or the grim consolation of seeing that even the best occasionally end up mired in failure.
—Christopher Carroll, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Jack Kelly, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
After pulling to within 61-58 with 24 seconds left and causing some audible unease in the crowd, UCLA’s comeback hopes were crushed when Nebraska guard Sam Hoiberg made two free throws and Andrews had his shot rejected.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
With Butler offering his Thursday postgame comments shortly after coach Erik Spoelstra downplayed, and even dismissed, Heat concerns about simmering tensions and unease, there has yet to be a team response to Butler’s distress.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
My thought was to dispel that sense of unease through scrutiny—whether through the inspiration that comes from seeing work done at its highest levels or the grim consolation of seeing that even the best occasionally end up mired in failure.
—Christopher Carroll, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unease
Noun
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And recently thousands of physicians and others in health care have signed onto letters echoing these concerns.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2025
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Lifting their lips Growling Baring their teeth Addressing Resource Guarding If a dog displays resource guarding, owners are encouraged to consult a veterinarian to rule out underlying medical issues, as behavioral changes or aggression could indicate health concerns.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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On trial for murder: The trial of three men linked to a series of robberies and murders that rocked New York’s L.G.B.T.Q. community and spread fear throughout the city began with opening statements.—
Shayla Colon,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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As the community grapples with recovery, fears of gentrification loom large.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
23 Jan. 2025
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The situation caused Campbell a lot of anxiety, but became a pivotal shift in her perspective.—
Kait Hanson,
Glamour,
18 Jan. 2025
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Then the widespread anxiety spurred by a wave of high-profile robberies and the deadly home-invasion of Jacqueline Avant.—
Gary Baum,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Jan. 2025
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Washington does not share this worry, Zelenskyy claimed.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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While markets often climb a wall of worry, this wall looks more like a cliff.—
Bob Haber,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Unease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unease. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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