noun

disquiet

disquiet, unease, anxiety

There is growing disquiet about the new policy.

There is growing disquiet about the new policy.

A feeling of disquiet settled over the room.

A feeling of disquiet settled over the room.

((disquiet)) ((about/over sth.)) a feeling of worry about something There is growing disquiet about the new policy.

Synonyms: anxiety, unease, concern; Antonyms: quiet, peace, calm

'dis-' (not) + 'quiet'. Literally 'not quiet', referring to a mind that is not at peace.

Your mind is 'not quiet' because you are worried.

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