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disquiet

/dɪsˈkwaɪ.ət/
dis · qui · et
Adverb:disquietingly
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Plural:disquiets
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Adjective:disquieted
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Past Simple:disquieted
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Past Participle:disquieted
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Present Participle:disquieting
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disquiet Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A feeling of anxiety, worry, or uneasiness; a lack of peace or tranquility.

Example

"There is growing public disquiet over the proposed changes to the healthcare system."

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• verb

1

To deprive of peace or tranquility; to make someone feel anxious, uneasy, or disturbed.

Example

"The sudden drop in economic indicators began to disquiet investors across the region."

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• adjective

1

Restless, uneasy, or deprived of peace and tranquility (now chiefly literary or archaic).

Example

"The poet wandered through the hills with a disquiet mind, searching for solace."

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• Rhymes for disquiet

• Nearby Words

disqualification
disqualifier
disqualify
disquiet
disquietedly
disquieting
disquietingly

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 15th century, formed from the prefix 'dis-' (indicating reversal or lack) and 'quiet', which derives from Latin 'quietus' meaning 'at rest' or 'calm'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disquiet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disquiet
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