Noun: disquiet dis'kwI-ut
- A feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments
"The disquiet in the room was palpable as they discussed the company's future";
- anxiousness
- The trait of seeming ill at ease
"Her disquiet was palpable as she waited for the test results";
- unease, uneasiness
- Disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
"She was rather disquieted by the news that her father was seriously ill";
- perturb, unhinge, trouble, cark [archaic], distract, disorder
Derived forms: disquieted, disquieting, disquiets
Type of: anxiety, discomposure, disturb, trouble, upset
Encyclopedia: Disquiet