Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkwaɪət/
noun a feeling of anxiety or worry
A1 The loud noise from the construction site caused disquiet among the residents.
A2 She felt a sense of disquiet when she realized she had forgotten her phone at home.
B1 The disquiet in the office was palpable as rumors of layoffs spread.
B2 The disquiet in the country grew as tensions between the two political parties escalated.
C1 The disquiet in the community was evident as people protested against the new development project.
C2 The disquiet in the market was reflected in the fluctuating stock prices and investor uncertainty.
verb to make someone feel anxious or worried
A1 The loud noise disquieted the sleeping baby.
A2 The unexpected news disquieted the students before their exam.
B1 The constant barking of the neighbor's dog disquieted the entire neighborhood.
B2 The uncertainty of the future disquieted her, making it hard to focus on the present.
C1 The political unrest in the region disquieted the international community.
C2 The impending threat of war disquieted the entire nation, leading to widespread panic.
formal The disquiet among the shareholders was palpable during the annual meeting.
informal There's a lot of disquiet among the team about the upcoming restructuring.
slang I can sense some serious disquiet in the air, something's definitely up.
figurative The disquiet in her heart was like a storm brewing on the horizon.
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