Inquietude (Noun)
Meaning
Feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- Her inquietude was palpable as she fretted about an upcoming job interview, causing her to lash out at anyone who crossed her path.
- The awaiting exam results filled him with an intense inquietude, making it difficult for him to sleep or concentrate on daily tasks.
- After hearing news of her family's financial struggles, she was consumed by inquietude, often finding herself lost in worrisome thoughts.
- His inquietude grew with each passing moment he waited in the hospital for the doctor's diagnosis.
- As the forecast predicted a severe storm to hit the city, an inquietude began to build up within her, causing her to frantically prepare her home.