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Synonym Chooser

How does the verb disquiet contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of disquiet are agitate, discompose, disturb, fluster, perturb, and upset. While all these words mean "to destroy capacity for collected thought or decisive action," disquiet suggests loss of sense of security or peace of mind.

the disquieting news of factories closing

In what contexts can agitate take the place of disquiet?

While the synonyms agitate and disquiet are close in meaning, agitate suggests obvious external signs of nervous or emotional excitement.

in his agitated state we could see he was unable to work

When might discompose be a better fit than disquiet?

Although the words discompose and disquiet have much in common, discompose implies some degree of loss of self-control or self-confidence especially through emotional stress.

discomposed by the loss of his beloved wife

When is disturb a more appropriate choice than disquiet?

The words disturb and disquiet can be used in similar contexts, but disturb implies interference with one's mental processes caused by worry, perplexity, or interruption.

the discrepancy in accounts disturbed me

Where would fluster be a reasonable alternative to disquiet?

The meanings of fluster and disquiet largely overlap; however, fluster suggests bewildered agitation.

his declaration of love completely flustered her

When could perturb be used to replace disquiet?

The synonyms perturb and disquiet are sometimes interchangeable, but perturb implies deep disturbance of mind and emotions.

perturbed by her husband's strange behavior

When can upset be used instead of disquiet?

The words upset and disquiet are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, upset implies the disturbance of normal or habitual functioning by disappointment, distress, or grief.

the family's constant bickering upsets the youngest child

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of disquiet
Noun
The three Democratic lawmakers who met Jill at the Allentown airport, meanwhile, showed no signs of disquiet. Jesús Rodríguez, Washington Post, 4 July 2024 Also today, Wired reported on the disquiet within YouTube over the Google property’s decision not to take down a Hebrew rap song that backs the Israeli military action in Gaza with praise for bombing and shooting, and with references to Hamas fighters as rats. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 2 July 2024
Verb
His Blackness disquieted the American ideals and sensibilities that proclaim us all equal. Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 26 May 2023 There are many conservatives, in politics and the media, who are disquieted about what DeSantis has done, vis-à-vis Disney. Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 8 May 2023 See all Example Sentences for disquiet 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disquiet
Noun
  • The filing notes that geopolitical turmoil, specifically the Israel-Hamas conflict, has impacted global shipping routes, leading to disruptions.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Defense spending and exports could be threatened, analysts say, and conservative ambitions to overhaul the Federal Aviation Administration could cause turmoil at a time when the agency is deeply engaged in trying to diagnose and fix systemic problems at Boeing.
    Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The company has extended its liquidation date to December 15, 2024, and management has raised concerns about the company's ability to continue as a going concern due to insufficient working capital and mandatory liquidation.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • However, District 9 Councilmember Pam Foley, who represents the area where the hospital is located, declined to support the deferral request and echoed the concerns over how delays could negatively impact the community.
    Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • That’s alarmed some industries over others—such as Germany’s carmakers, who stand to pay steep tariffs.
    BYPrarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Eventually, Rabie managed to accelerate slightly, distancing the vehicle from the lioness without alarming her.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Authorities have erected new security fencing around the White House and other buildings in Washington, D.C., on Sunday as the nation's capital braces for possible unrest on and after Election Day.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Obviously, there are myriad reasons for the malaise gripping the town — the lingering aftereffects of the pandemic, the industry-wide economic shrinkage, the labor unrest, the waves and waves of layoffs.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Meanwhile, fears are growing that pressure to address the spiraling humanitarian crisis in Gaza will fade as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.
    Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The shame and fear from that policy linger on, even generations later.
    Josh Becker, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Travelers who are used to sailing the warm Caribbean waters might feel hesitant to sail in the region’s colder aid, worried about seasickness or simply unsure about the destinations themselves.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Many also worry that U.S. disengagement could lead other countries to backpedal on existing climate pledges or scale back future ambitions.
    Reuters, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Voters interviewed at polling sites described going to cast their ballots with a deep sense of unease.
    Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Hanan Townshend’s score, with its heavy, rhythmic breathing and ethereal tones, cultivates a constant atmosphere of unease.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Psychiatric problems — marked anxiety or panic attacks progressing to temporary psychosis and even schizophrenia-like psychotic illness — are presenting more frequently in emergency rooms.
    Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Climate Denial as a Defense Mechanism Much like a terror management lab experiment – or the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic– natural disasters like hurricanes Helene and Milton trigger death anxiety.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024

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“Disquiet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disquiet. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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