disquiet
verb · noun
Simple meaning
Disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
dihskwyuhtSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
dɪskˈwaɪət
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
Disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
transitiveintransitive
To make (someone or something) worried or anxious.
noun
Lack of quiet; absence of tranquility in body or mind
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
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This meaning: Disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
Used this way, disquiet is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It sounds natural in ordinary conversation and in expressive writing alike.
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Everyday but emotionally strong
Nearby words
- unhinge , rarer, so it draws attention
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