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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There is also concern that not all borrowers know their rights or the options available to help them.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Harassment, fear alter campus life As prestigious universities like Harvard became a focal point of outside scrutiny last year, external harassment had devastating effects on students, the report says.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Many in the scientific community have begun to talk about how to move forward, but fears remain that the Trump administration will proceed with its own report, assigning authors that represent alternative viewpoints on climate change.—
Tracy J. Wholf,
CBS News,
29 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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Not Enough People Are Watching ‘NYT Mini’ Clues And Answers For Saturday, April 26 New Google Leak Reveals Subscription Changes For Gemini AI There is no shortage of worries for European auto manufacturers.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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These worries lead people to make a series of decisions to delay having children, with hopes of having them in the future.—
Lisa Hagen,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Unease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unease. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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