disquiet
noun
lack of calm, peace, or ease; anxiety; uneasiness.
disquieted
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past participleof disquiet.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof disquiet.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
disquietnounlack of calm, peace, or ease; anxiety; uneasiness.
Example Sentences
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The vast fortunes created by men such as Ford have long disquieted many intellectuals and journalists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026
Despite her decades of work in front of the camera, she's still disquieted by horror films.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2025
Vessel’s lyrics seem disquieted by the attention, though.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2025
Japanese officials have also been disquieted by a series of joint military exercises conducted by China and Russia in the region.
From New York Times ● Jan. 11, 2023
White fur and red eyes, Jon realized, disquieted.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
