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verb

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb disquiet contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of disquiet are agitate, discompose, disturb, fluster, perturb, and upset. While all these words mean "to destroy capacity for collected thought or decisive action," disquiet suggests loss of sense of security or peace of mind.

the disquieting news of factories closing

In what contexts can agitate take the place of disquiet?

While the synonyms agitate and disquiet are close in meaning, agitate suggests obvious external signs of nervous or emotional excitement.

in his agitated state we could see he was unable to work

When might discompose be a better fit than disquiet?

Although the words discompose and disquiet have much in common, discompose implies some degree of loss of self-control or self-confidence especially through emotional stress.

discomposed by the loss of his beloved wife

When is disturb a more appropriate choice than disquiet?

The words disturb and disquiet can be used in similar contexts, but disturb implies interference with one's mental processes caused by worry, perplexity, or interruption.

the discrepancy in accounts disturbed me

Where would fluster be a reasonable alternative to disquiet?

The meanings of fluster and disquiet largely overlap; however, fluster suggests bewildered agitation.

his declaration of love completely flustered her

When could perturb be used to replace disquiet?

The synonyms perturb and disquiet are sometimes interchangeable, but perturb implies deep disturbance of mind and emotions.

perturbed by her husband's strange behavior

When can upset be used instead of disquiet?

The words upset and disquiet are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, upset implies the disturbance of normal or habitual functioning by disappointment, distress, or grief.

the family's constant bickering upsets the youngest child

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of disquiet
Noun
For their part, workers who can't seem to quiet their own disquiet can incorporate self-care practices into their daily personal and professional routines. Jeffrey Marcus, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025 As of right now, though, no such regs exist, and the SPA claimed this has played a large role in a growing disquiet among Australia’s TV and film production communities. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2025
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 See All Example Sentences for disquiet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disquiet
Noun
  • How a Sustainable Clothing Entrepreneur Spends Her Sundays That remarkable string of turmoil comes as Mr. Trump has sought to enlist the tax collection agency in exacting political retribution.
    Andrew Duehren, New York Times, 20 May 2025
  • Brown said those Big Tech companies affirming or even raising guidance saved the entire stock market from the massive turmoil in April.
    Yun Li, CNBC, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • Conservatives called Democrats’ concerns overblown, particularly after years of Democratic control.
    Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica, 16 May 2025
Verb
  • The rapid expansion of the Camp House Fire, Jenkins Creek Fire and Munger Shaw Fire has alarmed officials.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
  • Democrats and some Republicans are also alarmed over the ethics of accepting such an expensive gift from a foreign country.
    Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • The Latin American pivot proved timely, offering Gaumont an outlet as the English-speaking market faced post-pandemic labor unrest and economic slowdown.
    Ben Croll, Variety, 7 May 2025
  • Amidst the social unrest shaking France, the fates of Valjean, Cosette, her lover Marius, and Javert become intertwined in a turbulent, revolutionary Paris.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Still, many rural white communities have long expressed fear at the threat of violence and feel authorities are not doing enough to protect them.
    Gerald Imray, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
  • Krystal Sieben took her children to a horse ranch and watched as her 8-year-old son with autism, racked with fear, was on the verge of tears.
    Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 10 May 2025
Verb
  • One thing Salmon didn’t have to worry about before Monday’s game was having support.
    Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
  • Given the historical biases in hiring practices, many job seekers worry that AI might perpetuate or even amplify these biases.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • The concept has sparked controversy, unease, amazement and confusion.
    Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 18 May 2025
  • What does this say about our current unease with the political system?
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • Although summer is usually the best time for relaxing, some grads might already be feeling the anxiety that comes with starting a new school or job.
    Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 18 May 2025
  • As reported by First Post, Poland is holding a presidential election against a backdrop of growing security concerns, fueled by the ongoing war in neighboring Ukraine and anxiety over a potential U.S. retreat from European defense commitments under President Donald Trump.
    Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025

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“Disquiet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disquiet. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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