How Do You Spell DISQUIET?

Pronunciation: [dɪskwˈa͡ɪ͡ət] (IPA)

The word "disquiet" is spelled with a "dis-" prefix, indicating negativity or absence, and a root word "quiet". The "qui" is spelled with a "qu" rather than a "kw" due to its Latin origin. The "ie" combination is used to represent the "ee" sound rather than "i" as in "quiet" or "ia" as in "liaison". The final "t" is pronounced with a very light, silent "uh" sound, transcribed as /t̬/. The IPA phonetic transcription for "disquiet" is /dɪsˈkwaɪ.ət/.

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Etymology
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DISQUIET Meaning and Definition

  1. Disquiet is a noun that refers to a state of unease, restlessness, or anxiety. It is the feeling of being disturbed or unsettled, often accompanied by a sense of worry or fear. Disquiet can be both emotional and physical, manifesting as a constant uneasiness or inner turmoil.

    As a verb, disquiet means to cause someone or something to feel anxious, agitated, or restless. It involves disrupting the peace or tranquility and having a disruptive effect on someone's state of mind or environment. Disquieting situations or events provoke strong negative emotions, disrupting one's sense of calm and security.

    Disquiet can be experienced in various aspects of life, such as personal relationships, work-related issues, global events, or internal struggles. It is a subjective feeling that can have different sources and intensities, but it generally implies a sense of discomfort or dissatisfaction.

    The term disquiet is often associated with a lack of peace or harmony, emphasizing a state of disruption or unrest. It may also encompass feelings of unease related to an uncertain future or impending threats. Overall, disquiet represents an inner state of agitation that can lead to a constant state of mental or emotional unrest.

  2. • To disturb; to make uneasy or restless.
    • Uneasiness; restlessness; anxiety.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DISQUIET

Etymology of DISQUIET

The word "disquiet" originated from the combination of two Latin roots: "dis-" meaning "apart" or "un-" and "quietus" meaning "calm" or "still". The Latin word "quietus" is derived from the verb "quiescere", which means "to rest" or "to be still". Therefore, the etymology of "disquiet" suggests a state of restlessness or lack of calm.

Similar spelling words for DISQUIET

Conjugate verb Disquiet

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have disquieted
you would have disquieted
he/she/it would have disquieted
we would have disquieted
they would have disquieted
I would have disquiet
you would have disquiet
he/she/it would have disquiet
we would have disquiet
they would have disquiet

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been disquieting
you would have been disquieting
he/she/it would have been disquieting
we would have been disquieting
they would have been disquieting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would disquiet
you would disquiet
he/she/it would disquiet
we would disquiet
they would disquiet

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be disquieting
you would be disquieting
he/she/it would be disquieting
we would be disquieting
they would be disquieting

FUTURE

I will disquiet
you will disquiet
he/she/it will disquiet
we will disquiet
they will disquiet

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be disquieting
you will be disquieting
he/she/it will be disquieting
we will be disquieting
they will be disquieting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have disquieted
you will have disquieted
he/she/it will have disquieted
we will have disquieted
they will have disquieted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been disquieting
you will have been disquieting
he/she/it will have been disquieting
we will have been disquieting
they will have been disquieting

IMPERATIVE

you disquiet
we let´s disquiet

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to disquiet

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was disquieting
you were disquieting
he/she/it was disquieting
we were disquieting
they were disquieting

PAST PARTICIPLE

disquieted

PAST PERFECT

I had disquieted
you had disquieted
he/she/it had disquieted
we had disquieted
they had disquieted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been disquieting
you had been disquieting
he/she/it had been disquieting
we had been disquieting
they had been disquieting

PRESENT

I disquiet
you disquiet
he/she/it disquiets
we disquiet
they disquiet

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am disquieting
you are disquieting
he/she/it is disquieting
we are disquieting
they are disquieting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

disquieting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have disquieted
you have disquieted
he/she/it has disquieted
we have disquieted
they have disquieted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been disquieting
you have been disquieting
he/she/it has been disquieting
we have been disquieting
they have been disquieting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it disquiet

SIMPLE PAST

I disquieted
you disquieted
he/she/it disquieted
we disquieted
they disquieted

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