inquiet

[ in-kwahy-uht ]

verb (used with object)

, Archaic.

1. to destroy the peace of; disturb; disquiet.

Word History and Origins

Origin of inquiet¹

1375–1425; late Middle English inquieten < Latin inquiētāre. See in- ³, quiet

Example Sentences

In future it must become a stranger, at least in looks and conversation, to her whom he loved with an inquiet fervour.

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But one could see that her inquiet hands, which were folded on her lap, had been worn by many a washing-day.

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Tout en applaudissant à ses jolis coups, il était inquiet parce qu'il savait ce vers quoi tendait cet effort et ce résultat.

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The old chap collapsed on my shoulder and cried like a baby, saying over and over: "J'étais si inquiet: j'étais si inquiet!"

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Et il se releva brusquement pour jeter un regard inquiet autour de lui.

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