Meaning & Definition of word "Disquiet"

Disquiet

/dɪsˈkwaɪ.ɪt/

noun:

  • 1. A feeling of anxiety or worry.
    • Example: The disquiet in the community over the new policy was palpable.
  • 2. An uneasiness or state of anxiety.
    • Example: She felt a sense of disquiet as the storm approached.

verb:

  • 1. To make (someone) worried or anxious.
    • Example: The news of the layoffs disquieted the employees.
  • 2. To disturb or trouble.
    • Example: The violent protests disquieted many citizens.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

disquieting:

Causing unease or worry.

disquieted:

Feeling anxious or unsettle.

Slang Meanings of disquiet

Meaning: Feeling weird or uneasy.

Example Sentence: I was feeling a bit disquiet after that scary movie.

Meaning: Anxiety about something major.

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