disquiet

/dis'kwaiət/

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Word: Disquiet

Part of Speech: Noun and Verb

Definition:

As a noun: Disquiet refers to a feeling of anxiety or worry. It's a sense that something is not right or that trouble might come. For example, if you are feeling uneasy about an upcoming test, you might say you have disquiet about it.

Usage Instructions:

• Noun Form: Use "disquiet" when talking about feelings of anxiety or discomfort.

  • Example: "There was a sense of disquiet in the room after the announcement."

• Verb Form: Use "disquiet" when referring to the action of causing someone to feel anxious or uneasy.

  • Example: "The news of the storm disquieted the residents."

Examples:

1. Noun: "Her disquiet about the future kept her awake at night."
2. Verb: "The unexpected changes in the schedule disquieted the students."

Advanced Usage:

In more formal or literary contexts, "disquiet" can be used to discuss deeper emotional or psychological disturbances. For example: - "The novel explores the disquiet experienced by individuals in times of societal upheaval."

Word Variants:

• Disquieting (adjective): Causing a feeling of anxiety or unease.
  • Example: "The disquieting news spread quickly among the community."

Different Meanings:

1. As a noun, "disquiet" specifically refers to a state of mind related to anxiety.
2. As a verb, it emphasizes the action of causing this state in others.

Synonyms:

• Noun: anxiety, unease, worry, concern, apprehension
• Verb: disturb, unsettle, alarm, worry, perturb

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While there are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly using "disquiet," you can express similar feelings with phrases like: - "To be on edge" (meaning to feel anxious or nervous). - "To have butterflies in one's stomach" (meaning to feel nervous, especially before an event).

Summary:

Disquiet is about feeling uneasy or anxious. As a noun, it describes that feeling. As a verb, it means to cause that feeling in someone else.

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Noun

1. the trait of seeming ill at ease
2. a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments

Verb

1. disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
   • She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill

Synonyms

• unease
• uneasiness
• anxiousness
• perturb
• unhinge
• trouble
• cark
• distract
• disorder