disquietude

noun

(ˌ)dis-ˈkwī-ə-ˌt(y)üd How to pronounce disquietude (audio)
Definition of disquietudenext
as in fear
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble as updates of the devastation caused by the earthquake poured in, our disquietude only increased

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Recent Examples of disquietude Its responses are syrupy, its handling is unremarkable, and its odd brake pedal feel creates a sense of disquietude. — Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 26 Apr. 2023 The fight for women’s rights, war, and the environment are dominating the headlines and the best collections reacted to this state of disquietude in a number of ways. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2022 Three years on, the Astrova screen reignites the conversation around cameras on airplanes, but Panasonic hopes the on-off switch will resolve any disquietude. — Francesca Street, CNN, 15 July 2022 The novel shifts into a minor key of doomy disquietude as events unfold. — Katharine Weber, New York Times, 1 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disquietude
  1. fear
  2. anxiety
  3. concern
  4. worry
  5. unease
  6. uneasiness
Noun
  • Fallout from the data sale Then there are fears this case may set precedent or have long-term consequences for workers.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Hours of silence and speculation in the aftermath added to a sense of fear in Saudi Arabia and across the region.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of fear
Noun
  • The Social Reckoning stars Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White each had their own unique anxieties about following up 2010’s beloved The Social Network.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The unrest followed days of clashes in Liège, where more than 200 people were arrested, while demonstrators in Brussels described growing anxiety over the cost of daily life.
    — Mark Carlson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of anxiety
Noun
  • Bird has concerns, particularly around the build-up of power around technological advancements, which push the film into surprising and exciting dystopian directions.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
  • By that point, family members of those on board had raised concerns about dwindling food supplies and low morale.
    — Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of concern
Noun
  • The euro sank to its lowest level against the dollar since May 2025 over Spain’s snap elections added to mounting fiscal and political worries across the region.
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Such strong growth is what’s allowed stocks to rally near records despite a long list of worries and challenges.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of worry
Noun
  • That slight sense of unease, coupled with Faith’s crystalline country voice and boundary-pushing songwriting, is at the core of her record Cherry Valley (and the recent deluxe version, Cherry Valley Forever).
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Asked whether the ongoing appeals create any unease, Rosario waved it off.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of unease
Noun
  • Despite the uneasiness in Cathy’s character, the miniseries’ investment in Lee and its enormous, admirable ambition win out in the end, obliterating any of the earlier wobbles.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The conversation may sound entirely reasonable, yet there is uneasiness.
    — J.K. Dickinson, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of uneasiness

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“Disquietude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disquietude. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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