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View synonyms for disquietude

disquietude

[ dis-kwahy-i-tood, -tyood ]

noun

  1. the state of disquiet; uneasiness.


disquietude

/ dɪsˈkwaɪɪˌtjuːd /

noun

  1. a feeling or state of anxiety or uneasiness
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of disquietude1

First recorded in 1700–10; dis- 1 + quietude
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Example Sentences

AT the opening of this year the aspect of public affairs was such as to create disquietude and anxiety.

A dreadful fire in Quebec, which nearly destroyed the city, added to the other causes of disquietude.

The Punjaub, however, created some disquietude, and there were border disturbances within the acquired territory of Scinde.

Bridgenorth also gazed on this unexpected illumination with surprise, and not, as it seemed, without disquietude.

She who thought she had partaken so abundantly of life's cup abruptly discovered renewed sources for disquietude.

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