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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1
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
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
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
Steve Chawkins, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2023
His Blackness disquieted the American ideals and sensibilities that proclaim us all equal.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 26 May 2023
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Noun
Lewi said the shows are tied together by themes of disquiet.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
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
Verb
David also was disquieted by his brother’s familiarity with the places that had been targeted by the Unabomber.
—Steve Chawkins, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2023
His Blackness disquieted the American ideals and sensibilities that proclaim us all equal.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 26 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disquiet
Noun
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Especially given the turmoil with the other edge rushers, eyes are focused on seeing if Murphy looks like the same underachiever from the first two years or a blossoming athletic specimen.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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The turmoil points to a clash on competing visions over how to run the economy.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
6 July 2025
Noun
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The biggest factors holding back AI use cases, the respondents said, included concerns about inaccuracy (with 50% of those surveyed noting this was a problem) and data security (42%).—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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Reports on Monday showed that Russia had amassed some 50,000 troops on Ukraine's northern border near the Sumy region, sparking concerns that Putin could be planning another major offensive.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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In demand filmmaker Kim Tae-joon, who wrote and directed the disturbing tech thriller Unlocked for the streamer, is back with another feature that is sure to linger with its audience.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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Many of these videos follow a disturbing but familiar pattern—the extraction and erasure of Black women’s genius, creativity, and contributions.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Outlook: Stability or Strain? Oil markets in 2024 were defined by an uneasy equilibrium.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Given that uneasy reminder, the small victory ultimately won by King and his followers is even more extraordinary and potent.—
Sophie van Bastelaer,
EW.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Park’s father was among those armed shopkeepers during the unrest.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
9 July 2025
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Gunn acknowledged that the movie’s themes may be interpreted differently across political groups, especially considering the current nationwide unrest around immigration.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
6 July 2025
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Humanitarian workers—many idealistic and committed—fear that sounding the alarm will end operations altogether.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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The threat remains, but the public’s fears, along with the movies that explored them, have faded away.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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The pit and toy poodle mix, adopted from a rescue ranch called The Barking Lot outside San Diego, found the sudden arrival of towering boxes and disappearing furniture deeply unsettling.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Guan Un imagines something more unsettling: Sisyphus needing tech support with his stone.—
John Wiswell,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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The coach withdrew him just after the hour mark against PSG and the cameras caught the forward looking tense and concerned on the bench.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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The unsettling noise was followed by a tense hour in the cabin, with many passengers crying, praying or showing signs of distress.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
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“Disquiet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disquiet. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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