disquietude

[ dis-kwahy-i-tood, -tyood ]

noun

1. the state of disquiet; uneasiness.

disquietude

/ dɪsˈkwaɪɪˌtjuːd /

noun

1. a feeling or state of anxiety or uneasiness

Word History and Origins

Origin of disquietude¹

First recorded in 1700–10; dis- ¹ + quietude

Example Sentences

AT the opening of this year the aspect of public affairs was such as to create disquietude and anxiety.

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A dreadful fire in Quebec, which nearly destroyed the city, added to the other causes of disquietude.

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The Punjaub, however, created some disquietude, and there were border disturbances within the acquired territory of Scinde.

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Bridgenorth also gazed on this unexpected illumination with surprise, and not, as it seemed, without disquietude.

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She who thought she had partaken so abundantly of life's cup abruptly discovered renewed sources for disquietude.

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