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disquiet

/dɪsˈkwaɪət/noun

A feeling of unease or worry; the absence of calm in the mind or body.

Example sentences

  • “There was growing disquiet among staff about the rumored layoffs.”
  • “The sudden price rise caused disquiet among shoppers and small business owners.”

Formal, and common in journalism: 'growing disquiet among members'. The adjective 'disquieting' describes whatever causes it.

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Related words

dissonanceAn unpleasant clash of sounds that do not blend well together.disparageTo talk about someone or something as if they have little value or importance.disingenuousNot honest or sincere, especially by pretending to know less or care more than you really do.disheveledUntidy and messy, especially of someone's hair, clothes, or general appearance.disdainfulShowing scorn and a marked lack of concern for people seen as beneath one's notice.disdainA feeling that someone or something is beneath you and deserves no respect.