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disquieting
[
dis-
kwahy
-i-ting
]
Origin
dis·qui·et·ing
/
dɪsˈkwaɪ
ɪ
tɪŋ
/
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[
dis-
kwahy
-i-ting
]
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adjective
causing anxiety or uneasiness; disturbing:
disquieting news.
Origin:
1570–80;
disquiet
+
-ing
2
Related forms
dis·qui·et·ing·ly,
adverb
self-dis·qui·et·ing,
adjective
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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dis·qui·et
/
dɪsˈkwaɪ
ɪt
/
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[
dis-
kwahy
-it
]
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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
Related forms
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)
—
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
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Word Origin & History
disquiet
1520s, from
dis-
+
quiet
. Related: Disquieted.
EXPAND
disquieting
1570s (adj.), from
disquiet
.
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