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unquiet Synonyms

Another word for unquiet

Choosing another word for unquiet depends on context, so the 23 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Restless, uneasy, or agitated in mind or spirit; lacking inward peace.

Usage Example

"After hearing the troubling news, she spent an restless night tossing and turning."

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restless
uneasy
disquieted
troubled
Strong
agitated
anxious
perturbed
disturbed
fretful

• adjective (Context 2)

Marked by physical commotion, social turbulence, or a lack of stillness and order.

Usage Example

"The historian chronicled the turbulent decades that preceded the civil war."

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turbulent
tumultuous
Strong
unsettled
tempestuous
stormy
restive

• noun (Context 3)

A state of restlessness, uneasiness, anxiety, or sociopolitical turmoil; an absence of peace.

Usage Example

"A growing sense of disquiet spread through the coastal village as the storm approached."

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disquiet
unease
disquietude
restlessness
unrest
Strong
turmoil
agitation
anxiety

Opposites of unquiet

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

quiet
peaceful
peace
tranquility
serenity
tranquil
serene
still
See all opposites of unquiet

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