Disquieted

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Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkwaɪɪtɪd/

Definitions of disquieted

verb to make someone worried or anxious

Example Sentences

A1 The loud noise disquieted the baby.

A2 She was disquieted by the strange noises coming from the basement.

B1 The uncertainty of the future disquieted him.

B2 The news of the impending layoffs disquieted the employees.

C1 The political unrest in the region disquieted the international community.

C2 The lack of progress on the peace negotiations disquieted the diplomats.

adjective causing anxiety or uneasiness

Example Sentences

A1 The loud noise disquieted the baby.

A2 She felt disquieted by the strange sounds coming from the basement.

B1 The disquieted atmosphere in the room made everyone uneasy.

B2 The disquieted look on his face hinted at his inner turmoil.

C1 The disquieted feeling in the air was palpable, signaling trouble ahead.

C2 Despite his calm demeanor, she could see that he was disquieted by the news.

Examples of disquieted in a Sentence

formal The disquieted look on her face indicated that something was troubling her deeply.

informal He seemed disquieted by the news of the upcoming changes at work.

slang She was totally disquieted by the creepy noises coming from the basement.

figurative The disquieted atmosphere in the room made it hard to focus on anything else.

Grammatical Forms of disquieted

past tense

disquieted

plural

disquieted

comparative

more disquieted

superlative

most disquieted

present tense

disquiet

future tense

will disquiet

perfect tense

have disquieted

continuous tense

is disquieting

singular

disquieted

positive degree

disquieted

infinitive

to disquiet

gerund

disquieting

participle

disquieting

Origin and Evolution of disquieted

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'disquieted' originated from the Old French word 'desquiter', which means to disturb or upset.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'disquieted' has retained its original meaning of causing unease or disturbance, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe feelings of anxiety or restlessness.