Unease
/ʌnˈiːz/ noun, verb
noun, verb ·Moderate ·High school level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Trouble; misery; a feeling of disquiet or concern. uncountable
- 2 the trait of seeming ill at ease wordnet
- 3 physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression) wordnet
Verb
- 1 To make uneasy or uncomfortable. transitive
"And she'll tease you / She'll unease you / All the better just to please you"
Example
More examples"What you're saying is perfectly viable, but I can't shake off my unease."
Etymology
Etymology 1
From Middle English unese, equivalent to un- + ease. Compare disease.
Etymology 2
From Middle English unesen, equivalent to un- + ease.