unease at

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a feeling of unease in response to an event or action

uneaseNOUN + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • The committee expressed unease at the sudden change in policy.
  • There was a growing unease at the company's financial situation.
  • She couldn't hide her unease at his strange behavior.
  • Many citizens felt profound unease at the government's new proposals.
  • His constant surveillance caused a sense of unease at home.
  • The investor's unease at the market volatility was evident.
  • A general unease at the lack of transparency permeated the meeting.
  • The news report created considerable unease at the prospect of further layoffs.
  • Despite the calm exterior, an inner unease at the impending decision gnawed at him.
  • The children's unease at being left alone in the dark was palpable.