Definition of UNEASE

unease

Plural: uneases

Noun

  • A feeling of anxiety, discomfort, or disquiet.
  • physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)
  • the trait of seeming ill at ease
  • Trouble; misery; a feeling of disquiet or concern.

Verb

  • To make uneasy or uncomfortable.

Examples

  • An opponent’s long silence can create a sense of unease during a close Scrabble game.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

disquiet, malaise, uneasiness, dis-ease, disease

Scrabble Score: 6

unease: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
unease: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
unease: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

unease: valid Words With Friends Word