Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-kwahy-i-tood, -tyood]
- /dɪsˈkwaɪ ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dis-kwahy-i-tood, -tyood]
- /dɪsˈkwaɪ ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud/
Definitions of disquietude word
- noun disquietude the state of disquiet; uneasiness. 1
- noun disquietude A state of uneasiness or anxiety. 1
- noun disquietude a feeling or state of anxiety or uneasiness 0
- noun disquietude a disturbed or uneasy condition; restlessness; anxiety 0
- noun disquietude (Uncountable Noun) A state of disquiet, uneasiness, or anxiety. 0
- noun disquietude (Countable Noun) A fear or an instance of uneasiness. 0
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Origin of disquietude
First appearance:
before 1700 One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1700-10; dis-1 + quietude
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Parts of speech for Disquietude
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disquietude popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disquietude
noun disquietude
- dysphoria — a state of dissatisfaction, anxiety, restlessness, or fidgeting.
- anxiety — Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness or worry.
- restlessness — characterized by or showing inability to remain at rest: a restless mood.
- agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- disquiet — lack of calm, peace, or ease; anxiety; uneasiness.
Antonyms for disquietude
noun disquietude
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- ease — freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort: to enjoy one's ease.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
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