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Disquiet (Noun)

Meaning 1

A feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments.

Classification

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

Examples

  • The news of the potential layoff caused a sense of disquiet among the employees who had been with the company for years.
  • Her parents felt a growing disquiet as they waited for news from their daughter who was traveling abroad.
  • The uncertainty of the outcome created a feeling of disquiet that lingered in the back of his mind.
  • The rumors of a possible war sparked disquiet among the population, leading to widespread protests and demonstrations.
  • As the deadline for the project drew near, a sense of disquiet began to creep into the team's discussions and meetings.

Synonyms

  • Anxiousness

Hypernyms

  • Anxiety

Related Words

  • Disquiet (verb)

Meaning 2

The trait of seeming ill at ease.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • Her constant fidgeting betrayed a disquiet she couldn't quite shake off.
  • The boy's wide eyes and restless movements seemed to signal a growing disquiet as the storm outside intensified.
  • As the news anchor read out the shocking headlines, her usual composure gave way to a visible disquiet that was impossible to ignore.
  • Despite his best efforts to appear calm, the CEO's disquiet was obvious to all who knew him well, and it was clear that something was bothering him.
  • The usually serene actress seemed out of sorts on the red carpet, her disquiet evident in the way she hesitated before answering each question.

Synonyms

  • Unease
  • Uneasiness

Related Words

  • Disquiet (verb)
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