disquieting

[ dis-kwahy-i-ting ]

/ dɪsˈkwaɪ ɪ tɪŋ /

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adjective

causing anxiety or uneasiness; disturbing: disquieting news.

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Origin of disquieting

First recorded in 1570–80; disquiet + -ing²

Related formsdis·qui·et·ing·ly, adverbself-dis·qui·et·ing, adjective

Definition for disquieting (2 of 2)

disquiet

[ dis-kwahy-it ]

/ dɪsˈkwaɪ ɪt /

noun

lack of calm, peace, or ease; anxiety; uneasiness.

verb (used with object)

to deprive of calmness, equanimity, or peace; disturb; make uneasy: The news disquieted him.

adjective

Archaic. uneasy; disquieted.

Origin of disquiet

First recorded in 1520–30; dis-¹ + quiet²

Related formsdis·qui·et·ed·ly, adverbdis·qui·et·ed·ness, noundis·qui·et·ly, adverbun·dis·qui·et·ed, adjective

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They had a party later on in Richmond with their friends, which I found at once happy but disquieting.
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The reports of June 27th showed a normal temperature, no disquieting symptoms and, finally, a substantial improvement.
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British Dictionary definitions for disquieting

disquiet

/ (dɪsˈkwaɪət) /

noun

a feeling or condition of anxiety or uneasiness

verb

(tr) to make anxious or upset

adjective

archaic uneasy or anxious

Derived Formsdisquietedly or disquietly, adverbdisquietedness or disquietness, noundisquieting, adjectivedisquietingly, adverb

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Word Origin and History for disquieting

disquiet

1520s, from dis- + quiet. Related: Disquieted; disquieting. As a noun, from 1570s.

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Definition for disquieting (2 of 2)

disquiet

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verb (used with object)

adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for disquieting

disquiet

noun

verb

adjective

Word Origin and History for disquieting

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