Unquiet
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Unquiet is an adjective meaning Uneasy and restless; unable to settle.
Meaning
Uneasy and restless; unable to settle.
More Meanings
- Causing or associated with unease or restlessness.
- (transitive, archaic) To disquiet (someone or something); to disturb.
Example Sentences
an unquiet mind
an unquiet night
Butt the unbelevinge iewes, steryd uppe and unquyeted the myndes off the gentyles agaynste the brethren.
Madam Zenocrate, may I preſume To know the cauſe of theſe vnquiet fits: That worke such trouble to your woonted reſt:
Word Forms
- unquieter
- unquietest
- unquiets
- unquieting
- unquieted
Synonyms for unquiet
Depending on context, synonyms include uneasy, tumultuous, turbulent, riotous, anxious, troubled.
Antonyms for unquiet
Common opposites include quiet.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include restless, troubled, anxious, uneasy, fretful, fidgety.
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