unease

Example Sentences

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Of course, hosting a garage sale where you offer to sell a friend’s clothes is not the same as digging into one another’s finances, but some of the same unease surfaces.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Some people living near the laboratory have expressed unease at the wildfire’s proximity to the heavily contaminated site — especially given its toxic history.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The rise in oil prices is contributing to the unease.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The reaction reflects a broader unease on campuses, where speakers who mention AI are increasingly being met with hostility from students.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

It was jealousy, the twinge of unease, the unsettledness in her stomach.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie