Disquiet

/dɪsˈkwaɪ.ɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A feeling of anxiety or worry.

The disquiet in the community over the new policy was palpable.

An uneasiness or state of anxiety.

She felt a sense of disquiet as the storm approached.

verb

To make (someone) worried or anxious.

The news of the layoffs disquieted the employees.

To disturb or trouble.

The violent protests disquieted many citizens.

Middle English, from Old French 'desquieter' meaning to disturb, from 'des-' (apart) + 'quieter' (to quiet).

in a state of disquiet:

Feeling anxious or unsettled.

disquieting news:

News that causes anxiety or concern.

a source of disquiet:

Something that causes worry or unease.

Feeling weird or uneasy.

I was feeling a bit disquiet after that scary movie.

Anxiety about something major.

There's a lot of disquiet these days about job security.