disquiet
Translation
disquiet, unease
Examples
There was a growing disquiet about the new policy.
There was a growing disquiet about the new policy.
He felt a sense of disquiet watching the scene.
He felt a sense of disquiet watching the scene.
Grammar Patterns
((about/over sth.)) a feeling of worry about sth. There is public disquiet about the reforms.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anxiety, unease, worry; Antonyms: calm, peace, quiet
Etymology
From the prefix 'dis-' (not) + 'quiet'. It literally means a state of not being quiet or calm.
Memory Tips
Think of your mind being 'not quiet'—it's filled with worries and anxiety, hence 'disquiet'.