unquietness

A child's unquietness makes it hard for them to sit still during story time.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A state of mental or emotional disturbance: "unquietness" refers to a condition of anxiety, restlessness, or lack of peace of mind.
   • Physical restlessness: It can also describe a tendency to move about nervously or be fidgety.

Usage Examples

• (A state of anxious anticipation.)
• (Physical restlessness or fidgeting.)

Advanced Usage

• "to bring unquietness to": to cause disturbance or anxiety.

  • The news brought great unquietness to the entire family. (The news caused deep worry.)

• "a period of unquietness": a time of turmoil or unrest.

  • The nation experienced a period of unquietness during the political crisis. (A time of instability.)

Variants and Related Words

• Unquiet (adj): marked by disturbance or lack of calm.

  • The unquiet sea reflected the turmoil in his mind. (The sea was restless and turbulent.)

• Unquietly (adv): in a restless or disturbed manner.

  • She slept unquietly, tossing and turning all night. (She slept with restlessness.)

Synonyms

• Anxiety: a feeling of worry or unease.
• Restlessness: the inability to remain still or calm.
• Turmoil: a state of great disturbance or confusion.

Related Idioms

• "A troubled spirit": a state of unquietness or inner turmoil.

  • He could not find peace; his was a troubled spirit. (His mind was filled with unquietness.)

• "No rest for the weary": a situation of constant unquietness or activity.

  • With deadlines approaching, there was no rest for the weary; unquietness ruled the office. (Constant pressure and anxiety.)