1
as in turmoil
a disturbed or uneasy state
a period of disquiet before the results of the close election were confirmed
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2
as in concern
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
was filled with disquiet as the hours passed without any sign of the missing children
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as in to concern
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
we were disquieted by the strange noises we heard outside our tent at night
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Recent Examples of disquiet
Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
But this apparent calm masks major sources of disquiet.
—Paul Staniland, Foreign Affairs, 4 Jan. 2019
Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 26 May 2023
There are many conservatives, in politics and the media, who are disquieted about what DeSantis has done, vis-à-vis Disney.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 8 May 2023
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Noun
Some characters, like Tina, make other characters sense something unusual and simultaneously doubt their interpretations—such characters often bring an interesting air of disquiet to a story.
—Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
But this apparent calm masks major sources of disquiet.
—Paul Staniland, Foreign Affairs, 4 Jan. 2019
Verb
His Blackness disquieted the American ideals and sensibilities that proclaim us all equal.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 26 May 2023
There are many conservatives, in politics and the media, who are disquieted about what DeSantis has done, vis-à-vis Disney.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 8 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disquiet
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In a little more than 100 days, the Trump administration has upended the U.S. health care system Americans love to hate, sparking turmoil and confusion.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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However, Harry recently resigned from Sentebale amid what has been characterized as a financial crisis and internal turmoil.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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For many workers, there is a big concern over whether or not their jobs will be impacted.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Cost of living and climate concerns outweighed culture wars Australian voters put their faith in Albanese’s plans for tackling the high cost of living and climate change over Dutton’s Trump-style ideological approach, which at times did not appear to be backed by policy proposals.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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People should not be alarmed as the fires are carefully monitored.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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When DeSantis first ran for Governor in 2018, Florida was experiencing headline-grabbing environmental problems ranging from fish-killing red tides and toxic algae blooms to manatee die-offs and invasive species that were alarming residents and giving tourists pause.—
Chris Dorsey,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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All but one of the 26 people massacred were Indian citizens, prompting a new wave of unrest in a region claimed by both Pakistan and India and that has been the epicenter of often violent territorial struggle between the two countries.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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The president’s tariff policy is another issue, along with a general state of unrest in Washington and rising concern that pressure from a variety of fronts could push the U.S. into recession.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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Harassment, fear alter campus life As prestigious universities like Harvard became a focal point of outside scrutiny last year, external harassment had devastating effects on students, the report says.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The fear of being cringe or dating someone who is cringe can be a real barrier to connection, the one thing most daters are trying to find.—
Myisha Battle,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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Long term, some economists worry the back-and-forth on tariffs could strain relationships between the U.S. and its trading partners.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Yet threats to use nuclear weapons from Russia and North Korea, and even from the U.S. president, have worried many.—
Alan Robock,
Scientific American,
8 May 2025
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Meanwhile, polls show that the drop in Trump's approval ratings could be driven by unease about the state of the economy.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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On the mid to lower six-figure pitch where most Americans play, the majority of buyers are still spooked by punitive interest rates, stubborn inflation, and a legitimate unease about buying high.—
Peter Lane Taylor,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Sewing anxiety and confusion are usually first steps from Trump ahead of negotiation.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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Annoying airport delays, congested highways and spiraling vacation costs can result in stress and anxiety.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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“Disquiet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disquiet. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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