unease

Example Sentences

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It’s possible to hold on to two truths at once and recognize the distinct unease of such grasping, I told my friend.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

The White House unease over Mythos has left some administration officials and congressional aides fearful that it represents a reversal on AI policy and an overreaction, people familiar with the dynamics said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

I think we were, as writers and directors, tapping into an unease and a malaise that’s just out there.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

But there’s still unease; 41% of respondents expect a bear market within the next 12 months, up from 38% in October.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

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

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie