Disquiet

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪsˈkwaɪət/
• Rhymes: -aɪət

Origin

- + quiet

Full definition of disquiet

Noun

1. Want of quiet; want of tranquility in body or mind; uneasiness; restlessness; disturbance; anxiety.The lady exhibited disquiet of mind. In other words, she'd gone a bit mad.

Adjective

1. Deprived of quiet; impatient; restless; uneasy.
• 1594, William Shakespeare, , IV. i. 154:I pray you, husband, be not so disquiet.

Derived terms

• disquieting
• disquietude

Verb

1. Make (someone) worried or anxiousHe felt disquieted at the lack of interest the child had shown.