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
Vessel’s lyrics seem disquieted by the attention, though.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2025
Herrera has disquieted many of his fellow Republicans for his edgy humor on his YouTube channel and podcast appearances.
From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2024
It caused little damage but appeared to be part of a series of covert operations that have disquieted U.S. officials.
From New York Times ● May 25, 2023
White fur and red eyes, Jon realized, disquieted.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
