were disquieted by recent events
disquiet
/(ˌ)dis-ˈkwī-ət/
verb
discompose disquiet disturb perturb agitate upset fluster mean to destroy capacity for collected thought or decisive action. discompose implies some degree of loss of self-control or self-confidence especially through emotional stress. disquiet suggests loss of sense of security or peace of mind.
noun
lack of peace or tranquility : anxiety
great disquiet among shareholders
adjective
uneasy, disquieted