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disquiet
noun as in worry; mental upset
Example Sentences
Perhaps it was some lingering disquiet from that unpleasant incident on the train; she found herself backing away from the line of hansom cabs and clutching the children even more tightly than before.
But the story sustains its atmosphere of disquiet by refusing to give away its secrets until the final sentences.
The arrival of foreign crime gangs has caused a surge in violent crime in Chile in the past decade, causing deep disquiet in a country that prides itself on being orderly.
Many social‑media observers and advocacy groups highlight a disquieting trend: Veterans Day is full of flags and speeches, but year‑round services remain under pressure.
One might dismiss these expressions of disquiet as mere “vibes,” but the raw figures bear them out.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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