disquiet
Americannoun
verb (used with object)
adjective
noun
verb
adjective
Other Word Forms
- disquietedly adverb
- disquietedness noun
- disquieting adjective
- disquietingly adverb
- disquietly adverb
- undisquieted adjective
Etymology
Origin of disquiet
First recorded in 1520–30; dis- 1 + quiet in the sense “freedom from disturbance or tumult”
Example Sentences
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Cumming hinted at ongoing global disquiet without going too far or getting too pointed.
From Los Angeles Times
They said, such is their "disquiet" at what has occurred, that they are "considering resigning from this case".
From BBC
But there are signs of disquiet among Norwegians from snap polls this week.
From BBC
But there is disquiet among critics of China who argue the country has a poor record on human rights and poses a threat to the UK's national security.
From BBC
A seemingly endless flurry of disquieting geopolitical headlines continues to sap investors’ risk appetite.
From Barron's
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