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disquiet - What does it mean?

Definition of 'disquiet'

English

Noun

(-)
  • Want of quiet; want of tranquility in body or mind; uneasiness; restlessness; disturbance; anxiety.
  • The lady exhibited disquiet of mind. In other words, she'd gone a bit mad.

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • Deprived of quiet; impatient; restless; uneasy.
  • * 1594 , , IV. i. 154:
  • I pray you, husband, be not so disquiet .

    Derived terms

    * disquieting * disquietude

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • Make (someone) worried or anxious
  • He felt disquieted at the lack of interest the child had shown.