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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as in disturbing
causing worry or anxiety
disquieting news of troubles downtown
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2
as in uneasy
marked by or causing agitation or uncomfortable feelings
with a disquieting voice she asked me to investigate the strange noise coming from the basement
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as in alarming
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
Chris Lau, CNN Money, 27 July 2025
The opprobrium was far from just domestic, with leaders across Europe voicing their disquiet and urging Zelenskyy to rethink.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 25 July 2025
August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
One of Biden’s challenges is that some of the Black men who are paying close attention in Macon are deeply disquieted by the influx of migrants at the U.S.’s southern border and the amount of money that his administration has committed to stopping Russia’s war in Ukraine.
—Maeve Reston, Washington Post, 30 June 2024
Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Those disquieting words sent by a fellow SJP member were my introduction to the fact that I had been added to a new website called Canary Mission.
—Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
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Noun
But Fan’s background – provincial, not well off or highly educated – may be contributing to official disquiet over her popularity, adding an extra layer of scrutiny.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 27 July 2025
The opprobrium was far from just domestic, with leaders across Europe voicing their disquiet and urging Zelenskyy to rethink.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 25 July 2025
Verb
Vessel’s lyrics seem disquieted by the attention, though.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
One of Biden’s challenges is that some of the Black men who are paying close attention in Macon are deeply disquieted by the influx of migrants at the U.S.’s southern border and the amount of money that his administration has committed to stopping Russia’s war in Ukraine.
—Maeve Reston, Washington Post, 30 June 2024
Adjective
Others were sent to Miami’s Krome Detention Center—another facility that has been the site of disquieting incidents.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Those disquieting words sent by a fellow SJP member were my introduction to the fact that I had been added to a new website called Canary Mission.
—Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
In fact, the energy is disquieting and distracting to you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disquiet
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Even with the constant turmoil on special teams, the offense routinely made it into Patriots territory.—
Mike Kaye
September 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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Callie, the hottest person at Seattle Grace, went through so much turmoil and humiliation in her relationships prior to that, including, but not limited to, being cheated on by her husband and being dumped by a newly out lesbian who couldn’t handle her being bisexual.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Powell said a sharp cooldown of hiring over the summer had shifted the balance of risks toward greater concern over the labor market rather than inflation.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
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Pros Leaf raking is quiet, so there are no time constraints; Collecting leaves manually not only avoids disturbing neighbors or wildlife, is also does not cause air pollution.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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The attack adds to a disturbing pattern of violence targeting religious communities across the United States, including the recent mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis that killed two children and injured 17 others.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Still, when her mom asks if Paul and his kids can come on the birthday trip, the woman feels uneasy.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The loss of data arrived during an uneasy period for policymakers.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Local grievances—such as power outages in Madagascar or rising food prices in Kenya—can quickly escalate into nationwide unrest, amplified by viral hashtags, memes and shared digital culture.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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In other footage of the unrest, two men were seen engaging in a fistfight outside the ICE facility before they were detained.—
Greg Norman , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For its part, the stock market has defied financial fears during recent government shutdowns.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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For Jones, that means confronting her childhood fear of clowns.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The extent to which the entire AI boom is backstopped by Nvidia’s cash isn’t easy to answer precisely, which is also one of the unsettling things about it.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Some experiences were unsettling.—
Soph Warnes,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Following the San Francisco 49ers' loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, there was a tense moment caught on camera where 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and Jaguars head coach Liam Cohen argued with one another.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Pio’s first goal for Inter turned a tense 1-0 lead into a welcome 2-0 win.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Disquiet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disquiet. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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