Inquietude

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkwaɪəˌtud/

Definitions of inquietude

noun a state of restlessness or uneasiness

Example Sentences

A1 The little girl felt inquietude when she couldn't find her mom in the store.

A2 His constant inquietude about the future prevented him from enjoying the present moment.

B1 The inquietude in her voice was evident as she asked about the results of the test.

B2 Despite his inquietude, he remained calm and composed during the crisis.

C1 The inquietude of the situation led to a sense of unease among the team members.

C2 Her inquietude grew as the deadline for the project approached, causing her to work late into the night.

Examples of inquietude in a Sentence

formal The inquietude of the investors was palpable as the stock market continued to fluctuate.

informal Her inquietude about the upcoming exam was evident from the way she kept checking her notes.

slang I can't handle your constant inquietude about every little thing!

figurative The inquietude in her heart mirrored the storm raging outside.

Grammatical Forms of inquietude

• past tense: inquietuded
• plural: inquietudes
• comparative: more inquietude
• superlative: most inquietude
• present tense: inquietudes
• future tense: will inquietude
• perfect tense: have inquietuded
• continuous tense: is inquietuding
• singular: inquietude
• positive degree: inquietude
• infinitive: to inquietude
• gerund: inquietuding
• participle: inquietuded

Origin and Evolution of inquietude

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inquietude' originated from the Latin word 'inquietudo', which is derived from the combination of 'in-' (not) and 'quietudo' (quiet).

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inquietude' has evolved to represent a state of restlessness or unease, shifting from its original Latin meaning of 'not quiet'.