disquiet

/(ˌ)dis-ˈkwī-ət/

verb

  1. to take away the peace or tranquility of : disturb, alarm

were disquieted by recent events

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

  1. lack of peace or tranquility : anxiety

great disquiet among shareholders

adjective

  1. uneasy, disquieted