disquiet — a feeling of worry or uneasiness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a feeling of worry or uneasiness
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈkwaɪət/
Example Sentences
- My mom's disquiet grew when I came home at 3 AM with grass stains on my clothes.
- The teacher's sudden smile disquieted the students - she only smiled before giving pop quizzes.
- There was growing disquiet about the company's financial stability.
disquiet
NOUN[/dɪsˈkwaɪət/]
a feeling of worry or uneasiness
A strange shadow at the window fills her with disquiet as she reads alone.
When quiet turns to riot, disquiet fills the heart!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'dis-' meaning 'apart/away' combined with 'quiet' from Latin 'quietus' meaning 'at rest or calm'. The word literally means 'not quiet' or 'lacking peace'.
Breakdown
dis- (opposite/not) + quiet (calm, peaceful state) = a state of unrest or anxiety
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's disquiet grew when I came home at 3 AM with grass stains on my clothes.”
“The teacher's sudden smile disquieted the students - she only smiled before giving pop quizzes.”
“There was growing disquiet about the company's financial stability.”
“The politician's vague answers disquieted the reporters.”
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