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Definition of inquietude :
Disturbed state; uneasiness either of body or mind; restlessness; disquietude.
Synonyms:
self-consciousness, queasiness, restiveness, care, calm, disquietude, restlessness, edginess, unease, malaise, unrest
discontentment (part of speech: noun)
despondence, wretchedness, angst, boredom, uncomfortableness, disquiet, exasperation, discomposure, misery, disgruntlement, non-satisfaction, cheerlessness, dissatisfaction, discomfort, anguish, frustration, ennui, irritation, joylessness, sourness, gloominess, discontent, uneasiness, anxiety, displeasure, unhappiness
Usage examples:
- He had foreseen the inquietude of the Austrian government at his possession of this state secret, and had known that his relations with Marishka must be put in jeopardy. - "The Secret Witness", George Gibbs.
- This inquietude is soothed by a clear knowledge of the cause from which it springs. - "Outlines of a Philosophy of Religion based on Psychology and History", Auguste Sabatier.
- In that same spot, stretched on the ground at random under their arms, they passed the whole night in great inquietude, at one time wishing for, at another dreading the light. - "The History of Rome; Books Nine to Twenty-Six", Titus Livius.
