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1disquiet
verb dis·qui·et \(ˌ)dis-ˈkwī-ət\
: to make (someone) worried or nervous
Full Definition of DISQUIET
transitive verb
— dis·qui·et·ing adjective
— dis·qui·et·ing·ly \-ˈkwī-ə-tiŋ-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of DISQUIET
circa 1530
Related to DISQUIET
- Synonyms
- agitate, ail, alarm (also alarum), bother, concern, derail, discomfort, discompose, dismay, disturb, distemper, distract, distress, exercise, flurry, frazzle, freak (out), fuss, hagride, perturb, undo, unhinge, unsettle, upset, weird out, worry
- Antonyms
- calm, compose, quiet, settle, soothe, tranquilize (also tranquillize)
Synonym Discussion of DISQUIET
discompose, disquiet, disturb, perturb, agitate, upset, fluster mean to destroy capacity for collected thought or decisive action. discompose implies some degree of loss of self-control or self-confidence especially through emotional stress <discomposed by the loss of his beloved wife>. disquiet suggests loss of sense of security or peace of mind <the disquieting news of factories closing>. disturb implies interference with one's mental processes caused by worry, perplexity, or interruption <the discrepancy in accounts disturbed me>. perturb implies deep disturbance of mind and emotions <perturbed by her husband's strange behavior>. agitate suggests obvious external signs of nervous or emotional excitement <in his agitated state we could see he was unable to work>. upset implies the disturbance of normal or habitual functioning by disappointment, distress, or grief <the family's constant bickering upsets the youngest child>. fluster suggests bewildered agitation <his declaration of love completely flustered her>.
2disquiet
noun
: a feeling of worry or nervousness
Full Definition of DISQUIET
: lack of peace or tranquillity : anxiety
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First Known Use of DISQUIET
1581
Related to DISQUIET
- Synonyms
- unrest, ferment, fermentation, restiveness, restlessness, Sturm und Drang, turmoil, uneasiness, unquietness
- Antonyms
- calm, ease, peace, peacefulness, quiet, tranquillity (or tranquility)
3disquiet
adjective
Definition of DISQUIET
archaic : uneasy, disquieted
— dis·qui·et·ly adverb
First Known Use of DISQUIET
1582
DISQUIET Defined for Kids
1disquiet
verb dis·qui·et \dis-ˈkwī-ət\
dis·qui·et·eddis·qui·et·ing
Definition of DISQUIET for Kids
: to make uneasy or worried <We were disquieted by strange noises in the house.>
2disquiet
noun
Definition of DISQUIET for Kids
: an uneasy feeling <The child's illnesses brought disquiet to the family.>
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