inquietude

/in'kwaiitju:d/

Thân thiện

A child feels inquietude before a big test.

Definition

Noun A state of uneasiness, restlessness, or anxiety; a feeling of disquiet or worry.

Usage

"Inquietude" is a formal noun used to describe a persistent feeling of anxiety, nervousness, or mental unrest. It often implies a state of being unable to relax due to worry or apprehension about something.

Examples

• The constant political instability filled the citizens with a deep inquietude.
• She could not shake off a sense of inquietude about the upcoming medical results.
• His letter was full of an inquietude that worried his family.

Advanced Usage

• "To feel an inquietude": To experience a feeling of anxiety or unease.
  • He felt a growing inquietude as the deadline approached.
• "A source of inquietude": Something that causes worry or anxiety.
  • The strange noises in the old house were a constant source of inquietude for the new tenants.

Variants and Related Words

• Disquiet (noun/verb): A very close synonym, meaning a feeling of anxiety or worry. It is slightly less formal than "inquietude."
• Unease (noun): A general state of nervousness or discomfort.
• Restlessness (noun): The inability to rest or relax due to anxiety or boredom.

Synonyms

• Anxiety
• Apprehension
• Disquiet
• Uneasiness
• Nervousness
• Agitation

Antonyms

• Calm
• Peace
• Serenity
• Tranquility
• Composure

Học thuật

Noun

1. feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

Từ đồng nghĩa

• edginess
• uneasiness
• disquietude