disquieted 1 of 2

adjective

as in troubled

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verb

past tense of disquiet
as in disturbed
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 disquieted
Adjective
When Dodge promoted her talk on Instagram earlier this month, the post attracted nearly 1,300 comments, many of which were written by disquieted Dodge students and alumni. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
As a consequence, the president has given fresh impetus to a story that has disquieted even parts of his base. — Niall Stanage, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025 An increasing number of aid professionals and host-country citizens are disquieted by the ongoing expectation of foreign aid. — Armin Sethna, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disquieted
  1. troubled
  2. disturbed
  3. upset
  4. alarmed
  5. worried
  6. distracted
  7. anxious
  8. bothered
Adjective
  • The report also alleged that the foundational promise of the Joliet Treatment Center — available treatment for the mentally troubled — had gone largely unfulfilled.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Philadelphia comic Annie Lederman draws from her own troubled youth for some of her comedy.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of troubled
Verb
  • Along Fence Lines and Retaining Walls Poison ivy grows best in out-of-the-way spaces that aren’t disturbed regularly.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Even when the material was strongly disturbed, the electronic order rebuilt itself smoothly across the sample.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of disturbed
Adjective
  • The Braves opted against parting with their most valuable prospects at the trade deadline, a decision that’s upset part of the fanbase and many around the organization but will require time to judge.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • It’s considered the biggest upset in the history of the tournament.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of upset
Verb
  • Arizona officials were alarmed at the cuts federal officials are calling for in the three states in the river’s lower basin, the Arizona Republic has reported.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Public health authorities may be especially alarmed by possible tularemia cases because the bacterium that causes the illness, Francisella tularensis, is a Tier 1 bioterrorism threat.
    — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of alarmed
Adjective
  • But Russian ballistic missiles appear to be the threat that has Ukrainian’s leadership most worried.
    — Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • As students head back to school across Georgia, some parents are worried about more than academics.
    — Brian Unger, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of worried
Verb
  • The movie itself disappoints him for its deviations from the Stephen King novel (including this detail may help preempt criticisms over this adaptation), but he’s also distracted by the presence of a strikingly handsome stranger (Homer Gere).
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
  • There is zero pressure on this team from a fan base whose attention span, and passion, will soon be distracted by the arrival of another football season.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of distracted
Adjective
  • And the more anxious students become about their career prospects, the more attractive banks and banking clubs become.
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • While Turkey and Pakistan, on the borders of the Middle East, have avoided significant direct attacks, both are anxious to calm conflicts that threaten their own security and economic health.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of anxious
Verb
  • That bothered Duncan, because direct attack can be dangerous in extreme fire conditions.
    — Murphy Woodhouse, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Brown was asked Thursday what bothered him about the process.
    — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of bothered

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