unease

noun, verb — 2 senses

unease

noun

/ʌnˈiːz/

Etymology From Middle English unese, equivalent to un- + ease. Compare disease.

1

Trouble; misery; a feeling of disquiet or concern.

Synonyms: disease, dis-ease, uneasiness
Related terms: uneasy

unease

verb

Etymology From Middle English unesen, equivalent to un- + ease.

1

To make uneasy or uncomfortable.

And she'll tease you / She'll unease you / All the better just to please you1981, Donna Weiss, Jackie DeShannon, “Bette Davis Eyes”, performed by Kim Carnes:

Derived terms: uneased

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