Disquieted
[dɪs'kwaɪɪtid]
Definition
(adj.) afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief; 'too upset to say anything'; 'spent many disquieted moments'; 'distressed about her son's leaving home'; 'lapsed into disturbed sleep'; 'worried parents'; 'a worried frown'; 'one last worried check of the sleeping children' .
Edited by Craig--From WordNet
Definition
(imp. & p. p.) of Disquiet
Checker: Lorenzo
Examples
- It is of the very essence, for instance, of envy to be uneasy and disquieted. Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
- True, maiden, said Ivanhoe, as quiet as these disquieted times will permit--And of Cedric and his household? Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Pleasant was somewhat disquieted by his look, and returned it suspiciously. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- She could not feel that she had done wrong herself, but she was disquieted in every other way. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
- I would not keep it, said Mr. Lorry, shaking his head; for he gained in firmness as he saw the Doctor disquieted. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Brother Ben Samuel, said Isaac, my soul is disquieted, and I wot not why. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
Checker: Lorenzo