disquietude
/dis'kwaiətnis/ Cách viết khác : (disquietude) /dis'kwaiitju:d/
Definition
Noun: A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or worry; a feeling of mental disturbance or agitation.
Usage
"Disquietude" is a formal noun used to describe a persistent feeling of anxiety or restlessness. It often implies a deeper, more troubling unease than simple worry.
Examples
- The constant news of economic trouble filled the population with a sense of disquietude.
- A profound disquietude settled over him as he waited for the test results.
- She could not shake off her disquietude about the future.
Advanced Usage
- "A disquietude of the soul": A literary phrase describing a deep, spiritual or existential anxiety.
- The philosopher wrote about the modern disquietude of the soul.
Variants and Related Words
- Disquiet (noun/verb): A more common synonym, though slightly less formal. As a verb, it means to make uneasy.
- Noun: There was a growing disquiet among the staff.
- Verb: The strange noise disquieted the animals.
- Disquieting (adjective): Causing feelings of anxiety or worry.
- We received some disquieting news.
Synonyms
- Anxiety
- Uneasiness
- Apprehension
- Restlessness
- Perturbation (formal)
Antonyms
- Calm
- Peace
- Serenity
- Composure
- Equanimity
Noun
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feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
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