Find Synonyms

disquiet Synonyms

Another word for disquiet

Choosing another word for disquiet depends on context, so the 24 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
JUMP TO:

• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
unease
uneasiness
disquietude
anxiety
Strong
apprehension
worry
restlessness
inquietude
trepidation
angst

• verb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
unsettle
perturb
disturb
trouble
Strong
worry
agitate
unnerve
disconcert
upset
distress

• adjective (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
uneasy
restless
Strong
anxious
troubled
agitated

Opposites of disquiet

The opposite of disquiet shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

peaceful
tranquility
calm
peace
soothe
tranquil
reassure
serenity
See all opposites of disquiet

Cite this Entry


Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Disquiet. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/disquiet
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Dictionary & Reference
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.