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disquiet

Noun

IPA /dɪsˈkwaɪət/

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A feeling of worry or unease that something is wrong.

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disquiet/dɪsˈkwaɪət/

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A vague warning reaches the team
People sense that something is wrong
They feel uneasy without clear answers

The warning creates disquiet: a feeling of worry or unease.

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The unexplained noise filled the house with disquiet.
Staff expressed disquiet about the sudden changes.

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disquiet — A feeling of worry or unease that something is wrong.

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A feeling of worry or unease that something is wrong.

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Word origin

Formed from dis- and quiet; the noun developed from the idea of a lack of peace.

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Disquiet about and disquiet over introduce the cause of concern.

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