disquiet
noun
lack of calm, peace, or ease; anxiety; uneasiness.
disquietingly
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a word derived from
disquiet.
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a word derived from
disquieting.
disquietingadjectivecausing anxiety or uneasiness; disturbing.
Example Sentences
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Just how deep becomes disquietingly clear in scenes to come; written and directed by Sam Mendes, “Empire of Light” doles out its information carefully and discreetly, as the contours of Hilary’s life make themselves known.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 7, 2022
A disquietingly awkward fellow, Geoffrey gives Harper an initial tour of the property, all the while peppering her with dumb quips and invasive questions about her marital status.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2022
It has not erupted since 1984 — a disquietingly long pause.
From New York Times ● Nov. 9, 2021
Now an encompassing suspicion of nearly every enduring institution afflicts a disquietingly large segment of the electorate.
From National Geographic ● Jan. 20, 2021
They sounded disquietingly like signals of some sort; but after a while the knocking died away and was not heard again.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
