UNEASE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)

Part of speech: Noun

the trait of seeming ill at ease

The word "unease" comes from Middle English unesen, which comes from Middle English unese.

un- – A related word in the same word family.

ease – A related word in the same word family.

disease – A related word in the same word family.

Middle English was a melting pot where Germanic, French, and Latin words competed and blended.