Inquietud (en. Concern)

/in.kje.tud/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Feeling of unrest or unease.
I feel a constant unrest about the future.
Siento una inquietud constante por el futuro.
Worry or anxiety about something uncertain.
The unrest overwhelmed him before the exam.
La inquietud lo invadió antes del examen.
Movements or actions that denote nervousness.
Her unrest was noticeable in her restless gaze.
Su inquietud se notaba en su mirada inquieta.

Etymology

From Latin 'inquietudo', which means 'unrest'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mental unrest
A state of constant concern that affects calmness.
inquietud mental
to feel unrest
To experience anguish or unease due to some situation.
sentir inquietud

Related Words

unsettling
That causes unrest or unease.
inquietante
restless
That cannot remain calm or moves a lot.
inquieto

Slang Meanings

To be nervous about something.
I have a restlessness that won't let me sleep.
Estoy con una inquietud que no me deja dormir.
To have a bad feeling.
I have an unrest about this project, something doesn't fit.
Tengo una inquietud con este proyecto, algo no cuadra.