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disquiet

[/dɪsˈkwaɪət/]
noun/verbpl: disquiets
inquietação
1. (noun) A state of anxiety, uneasiness, or lack of peace of mind
There was a growing disquiet among the staff about the company's future.
Havia uma crescente inquietação entre os funcionários sobre o futuro da empresa.
2. (verb) To make someone anxious, uneasy, or worried
The strange noises in the attic disquieted the homeowners.
Os sons estranhos no sótão inquietavam os proprietários da casa.
Synonyms
uneasinessanxietyworryconcernrestlessnessagitationdiscomfort
Antonyms
peacecalmtranquilityserenitycontentmentease

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inquietação
Most common usage
General Brazilian
preocupação
When expressing worry or concern
Portugal
desassossego
More formal or literary usage
Portugal
inquietude
Archaic or literary variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

a source of disquiet
cause disquiet
ease someone's disquiet
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