Inquietante (en. Disturbing)

/inˈkjetante/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That provokes a feeling of unease.
The silence in the house was unsettling.
El silencio en la casa era inquietante.
That raises concern or fear.
The news about climate change is unsettling.
Las noticias sobre el cambio climático son inquietantes.
That disturbs or unsettles.
The documentary about the future of the planet is unsettling.
El documental sobre el futuro del planeta es inquietante.

Etymology

Derived from the verb "inquietar," which comes from the Latin 'inquietare.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

unsettling sensation
A feeling that provokes worry or unease.
sensación inquietante
unsettling topic
A matter that causes unease or fear.
tema inquietante
unsettling silence
A silence that is disturbing or strange.
silencio inquietante

Related Words

unease
State of agitation or unease.
inquietud
to unsettle
To cause unease or discomfort.
inquietar
uneasiness
State of lack of tranquility or peace of mind.
desasosiego

Slang Meanings

Something that unsettles people.
That movie was really unsettling; I couldn't sleep.
Esa película fue bien inquietante, no pude dormir.
A topic that causes discomfort.
Talking about that topic feels unsettling.
Hablar de ese tema se siente inquietante.