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Word: Disquieted

Part of Speech: Adjective

Usage Instructions:
  • Use "disquieted" when you want to talk about someone who is feeling uneasy or anxious due to a situation or event.
Example Sentences:
  1. After hearing the news, she felt disquieted and couldn't sleep.
  2. The disquieted expression on his face told me that something was wrong.
Advanced Usage:

In more formal or literary contexts, "disquieted" can be used to describe a deeper sense of unease, often related to moral or philosophical concerns. For instance: - "The disquieted philosopher pondered the implications of his findings on society."

Word Variants:
  • Disquiet (noun): A feeling of anxiety or worry.
    • Example: The disquiet in the room was palpable after the announcement.
  • Disquieting (adjective): Causing anxiety or worry.
    • Example: The disquieting news about the storm made everyone anxious.
Different Meanings:

While "disquieted" primarily refers to feelings of anxiety or unease, it can also imply a disturbance in peace of mind, often in a broader or more abstract sense.

Synonyms:
  • Anxious
  • Worried
  • Disturbed
  • Troubled
  • Uneasy
  • Restless
Idioms:
  • "In a tizzy": This means to be in a state of confusion or excitement, which can also imply a level of disquiet.
    • Example: She was in a tizzy about the upcoming exam.
Phrasal Verbs:

While there are no specific phrasal verbs that directly relate to "disquieted," you can use phrases like: - "Work up" (to work up anxiety): To become increasingly anxious or upset. - Example: He worked himself up into a disquieted state over the meeting.

Summary:

"Disquieted" is a useful word to express feelings of anxiety and unease. It's often used to describe situations where someone feels troubled or worried, and it can be applied in both everyday language and more formal contexts.

Adjective
  1. afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
    • too upset to say anything
    • spent many disquieted moments
    • distressed about her son's leaving home
    • lapsed into disturbed sleep
    • worried parents
    • a worried frown
    • one last worried check of the sleeping children

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