dis·qui·et

[dis-kwahy-it]
noun
1.
lack of calm, peace, or ease; anxiety; uneasiness.
verb (used with object)
2.
to deprive of calmness, equanimity, or peace; disturb; make uneasy: The news disquieted him.
adjective
3.
Archaic. uneasy; disquieted.

Origin:
1520–30; dis-1 + quiet

dis·qui·et·ed·ly, adverb
dis·qui·et·ed·ness, noun
dis·qui·et·ly, adverb
un·dis·qui·et·ed, adjective
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disquiet (dɪsˈkwaɪət) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a feeling or condition of anxiety or uneasiness
 
vb
2.  (tr) to make anxious or upset
 
adj
3.  archaic uneasy or anxious
 
dis'quietedly
 
adv
 
dis'quietly
 
adv
 
dis'quietedness
 
n
 
dis'quietness
 
n
 
dis'quieting
 
adj
 
dis'quietingly
 
adv

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disquiet
1520s, from dis- + quiet. Related: Disquieted.
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Example sentences
The decision to devise a triple seal undoubtedly helped pacify consumer
  disquiet.
The mounting disquiet reflects a huge jump in the price of property,
  particularly luxury flats.
But it also found general, and increasing, disquiet about inequality and
  fat-cattery.
In response to the crisis there were cuts and those in education brought
  considerable disquiet.
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