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.
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Eric Stafford,
Car and Driver,
26 Apr. 2023
The group’s songs, all dance grooves, pulsing bass lines and ’80s-tinged synths, have typically reeked of disquietude and served as a maze into Healy’s brilliant but occasionally self-indulgent mind.
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Dan Hyman,
Washington Post,
21 Oct. 2022
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.
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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.
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Francesca Street,
CNN,
15 July 2022
Last February, in the throes of early-pandemic disquietude, Ms. Jimenez was inspired to emulate that retreat’s comfort, if not its aesthetic.
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Rachel Wolfe,
WSJ,
27 Aug. 2020
Among Oregon artists today, the coronavirus pandemic evokes language ringing with cold disquietude: Anxious.
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oregonlive,
25 Mar. 2020
The novel shifts into a minor key of doomy disquietude as events unfold.
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Katharine Weber,
New York Times,
1 June 2018
Eric Stafford,
Car and Driver,
26 Apr. 2023
The group’s songs, all dance grooves, pulsing bass lines and ’80s-tinged synths, have typically reeked of disquietude and served as a maze into Healy’s brilliant but occasionally self-indulgent mind.
—
Dan Hyman,
Washington Post,
21 Oct. 2022
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
Last February, in the throes of early-pandemic disquietude, Ms. Jimenez was inspired to emulate that retreat’s comfort, if not its aesthetic.
—
Rachel Wolfe,
WSJ,
27 Aug. 2020
Among Oregon artists today, the coronavirus pandemic evokes language ringing with cold disquietude: Anxious.
—
oregonlive,
25 Mar. 2020
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
Noun
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As Kennedy and Bessette spend more time together and grow closer, her intimidation of the spotlight and fear of invasive paparazzi often create tension in their relationship, despite his attempts to calm the situation.
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Throughout the whole battle, that’s when fear really sets in for Jace.
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As burnout, anxiety and digital overload continue to climb, many are discovering that recovery requires doing less—not more.
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In a neighborhood sometimes marked by gangs and violence, and in a time of heightened anxiety over immigration enforcement, the Fiesta Back of the Yards acts as a beacon of light, offering food, social services, music and fun in a safe environment.
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Newsom has not said if the newer version of the bill quells this concern.
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Still, British politics could become a more pressing concern for the bond market with Burnham at the helm.
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Any worries about complacency were wiped away in the third minute when Auston Trusty fired home the opening goal and caused the stands at SoFi Stadium to shake (literally) with the noise and jumping fans.
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Reformation’s move toward the open market also signals that the time might be right — with Wall Street hitting all-time highs despite worries about inflation and AI — for fashion to jump in.
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Frowning, fidgeting, and exchanging furtive glances—the crowd’s unease was palpable.
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People's own lack of familiarity with data centers contributes to their unease about having one in their local area.
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There will always be an undertone of uneasiness, but Leetch has chosen to focus on the positives, particularly how Keenan’s demanding style led to the best conditioning of his career.
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Many economists and financial analysts seem puzzled by Americans’ uneasiness about business conditions.
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