The term 'causing fear or unease' can be described by the crossword solutions CREEPY (6 letters), ANGST (5 letters), DREADED (7 letters), and EERIE (5 letters). CREEPY is an adjective used to describe something that is strange and frightening, often in a way that is hard to explain. ANGST is a feeling of deep anxiety or dread, usually without a specific cause. DREADED is an adjective used to describe something that is feared or DREADED. Lastly, EERIE is an adjective used to describe something that is strange and mysterious, often with a sense of foreboding.