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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
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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.
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Armin Sethna,
Christian Science Monitor,
11 Aug. 2025
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.
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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.
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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
Adjective
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For Kelly, the Mexican release is also another chapter in the unlikely afterlife of a film that has continued to attract new audiences long after its troubled theatrical debut.
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De la Espriella promised El Salvador-style mega-prisons, while Cepeda promised to salvage Petro’s troubled ‘total peace’ talks with rebel groups.
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As was to be expected of these people, nothing had been disturbed.
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Be sure to use the powder sparingly and in areas where it won't be disturbed or pose dust-inhalation risks, adds Ellis.
Adjective
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Katie Wilson won an upset victory to lead Seattle last fall.
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This is an odd thing to be upset about.
Verb
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Hordes of soccer fans wearing Mexico and South Korea jerseys were walking down Olympic Boulevard energized but not alarmed in any way.
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That alarmed some lawmakers about the risk of assessments on the rest of the market.
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Now, multiple residents are left worried about what's to come next week with extremely hot temperatures in the forecast.
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With voters nationwide worried about inflation and the rising cost of living, some Californians might feel less inclined to provide full healthcare coverage to those lacking legal status.
Verb
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But he was criticized by some for being distracted by foreign affairs, Rutter said.
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But with her nuptials impending, will she be distracted enough to let this awful mystery go unsolved?
Adjective
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Dickinson appeared somewhere between perturbed and seething.
Verb
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The messaging bothered Al-Shaair deeply and still does.
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Neighbors bothered by crowing or other issues can file nuisance complaints with Animal Care and Control.
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“Disquieted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disquieted. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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