unease
English
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ʌnˈiːz/
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Etymology 1
From Middle English unese, equivalent to un- + ease. Compare disease.
Noun
unease (uncountable)
Synonyms
Related terms
Translations
a feeling of disquiet or concern
Etymology 2
From Middle English unesen, equivalent to un- + ease.
Verb
unease (third-person singular simple present uneases, present participle uneasing, simple past and past participle uneased)
- (transitive) To make uneasy or uncomfortable.
- 1981, Donna Weiss, Jackie DeShannon, “Bette Davis Eyes”, performed by Kim Carnes:
- And she'll tease you / She'll unease you / All the better just to please you