DISQUIETUDE Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

disquietude

noun

(ˌ)dis-ˈkwī-ə-ˌt(y)üd

Definition of disquietude

as in fear

an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble as updates of the devastation caused by the earthquake poured in, our disquietude only increased

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Recent Examples of disquietude The novel shifts into a minor key of doomy disquietude as events unfold. — Katharine Weber, New York Times, 1 June 2018 Its responses are syrupy, its handling is unremarkable, and its odd brake pedal feel creates a sense of disquietude. — Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 26 Apr. 2023 The fight for women’s rights, war, and the environment are dominating the headlines and the best collections reacted to this state of disquietude in a number of ways. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2022 Three years on, the Astrova screen reignites the conversation around cameras on airplanes, but Panasonic hopes the on-off switch will resolve any disquietude. — Francesca Street, CNN, 15 July 2022

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Noun

Bell also spoke of the importance of prioritizing communication in their relationship — especially during moments of fear or insecurity.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Our country right now is mired in a level of bullying and intolerance that, for some, might feed their fears, but won’t feed their family.

— Dawn M. Turner, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of fear

Noun

And at times members of the congregation thank her and others for casting aside those anxieties and keeping this place going.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
That uncertainty allows anxiety to grow because your brain naturally wants answers that do not yet exist.

— Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of anxiety

Noun

To use available resources to block line of sight from the American Glass Research International complex to Trump, despite identifying this line of sight as a concern.

— Bart Jansen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Over in the geopolitical front, fresh escalating tensions draw concern as Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, prompting Poland to scramble jets while Finland restricted airspace.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 3 July 2026

Definition of concern

Noun

To convey the family’s internal unease, Cárdenas landed on a number of devices that were subtle but significant in terms of changing the optics of the series.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 July 2026
Declassified British documents from the 1960s revealed government unease over the presence of the micronation, as well as eventually shelved plans to bomb it.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026

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