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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.
• 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
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Disquiet. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/disquiet